Explore the Family Name Lampkin
The meaning of Lampkin
English: from a pet form of Lamb 1 and 2.
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How common is the last name Lampkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lampkin" has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it rose from 5944 in 2000 to 5743 in 2010, marking an improvement of 3.38%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 5331 to 6034 during the same period, a significant increase of 13.19%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 1.98 individuals with the Lampkin surname in 2000, which increased to 2.05 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,944 | #5,743 | 3.38% |
| Count | 5,331 | 6,034 | 13.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.98 | 2.05 | 3.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampkin
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lampkin", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varying trends between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the largest proportion, with 65.79% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 65.16% in 2010. White Lampkins represented 28.72% in 2000, declining to 27.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.24% to 0.35%, while those claiming two or more races jumped from 2.64% to 3.96%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.67% to 2.35%. However, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native Lampkins decreased from 0.94% to 0.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.79% | 65.16% | -0.96% |
| White | 28.72% | 27.53% | -4.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 3.96% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.35% | 40.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.65% | -30.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.35% | 45.83% |