Explore the Family Name Lamping
The meaning of Lamping
North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Lampe, a short form of Lampert, a variant of Lambert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamping in the United States?
The surname Lamping's popularity has seen a slight decrease according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 20,397 in terms of prevalence, with 1,211 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, its rank fell slightly to 21,119 despite an increase in count to 1,243. This represents a 2.64% increase in total count but a 3.54% decrease in rank over the decade. Interestingly, the proportion of people named Lamping per 100,000 decreased by 6.67% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,397 | #21,119 | -3.54% |
| Count | 1,211 | 1,243 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamping
As for ethnic identity associated with the Lamping surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, making up 97.03% in 2000 and 96.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, a rise of more than 55%. On the other hand, the percentage of people with this name who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.66% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 9.35%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a small fraction (0.72%) of people with the Lamping surname identifying as Black, where there were no reports in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.3% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.29% | 55.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.97% | -9.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |