Explore the Family Name Lampley
The meaning of Lampley
English (Yorkshire): probably a habitational name from Lamplugh in Cumbria, from Proto-Welsh llan ‘enclosure, church’ + a word related to Middle Cornish blogh ‘bald, bare’, or a variant of Lambley, a habitational name from Lambley (Nottinghamshire) or Lambley (Northumberland). These placenames derive from Old English lamb ‘lamb’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Lampley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lampley has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, moving from a rank of 9377 in the year 2000 to 9557 in 2010, a change of -1.92%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.75% during the same period, going from 3187 to 3402. The proportion of individuals named Lampley per 100,000 also showed a minor decrease of -2.54%, falling from 1.18 in 2000 to 1.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,377 | #9,557 | -1.92% |
| Count | 3,187 | 3,402 | 6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.15 | -2.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampley
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lampley, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group are those who identify as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 50.39% in 2000 to 47.88% in 2010. The second-largest group were those identifying as Black, which saw an increase from 45.81% to 48.12%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.91% to 1.26%, while individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage fell from 0.50% to 0.26%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a rise from 1.73% to 2.00%. Lastly, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.66% in 2000 to 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.81% | 48.12% | 5.04% |
| White | 50.39% | 47.88% | -4.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2% | 15.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.26% | 38.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.47% | -28.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.26% | -48% |