Explore the Family Name Lampkins
The meaning of Lampkins
English: patronymic from Lampkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lampkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lampkins experienced a minor decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,397 and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 18,835, which represents a 2.38% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Lampkins surname rose by 4.76%, from 1,387 people in 2000 to 1,453 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a modest decrease of 3.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,397 | #18,835 | -2.38% |
| Count | 1,387 | 1,453 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampkins
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010 for individuals with the Lampkins surname. Those identifying as White made up 34.68% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 34.07% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals also experienced a negligible reduction from 61.14% to 60.77%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 43.52%, from 2.16% to 3.10%. The Hispanic population saw a boost of 21.54%, going from 1.30% to 1.58%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.14% | 60.77% | -0.61% |
| White | 34.68% | 34.07% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 3.1% | 43.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.58% | 21.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |