Find out how popular the last name Lamba is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lamba.

Lamba, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lamba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamba in America

Lamba is the 39164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamba surname appeared 562 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lamba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lamba

The surname Lamba has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

Lamba is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Lamba,' which translates to 'long' or 'tall.' This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive term, likely referring to someone with a tall or lanky stature. In some regions, the name may have been associated with a particular caste or community, but its exact origins remain uncertain.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Lamba can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, a medieval Hindu text that chronicles the life and exploits of the 12th-century ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. The text mentions a warrior named Lamba, who fought alongside Prithviraj in various battles against invading forces.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the writings of the Persian historian Ziauddin Barani, who documented the reigns of the Delhi Sultanate rulers. He mentions a nobleman named Malik Lamba, who served under the Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lamba was Rai Lamba, who lived in the 16th century and served as a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is known for his bravery and military campaigns against rebel forces.

Another notable figure from history was Bhai Lamba, a Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Lamba fought valiantly in the Battle of Chamkaur in 1704 and is revered for his sacrifice and devotion to the Sikh faith.

In the 18th century, Lal Lamba was a prominent landowner and chieftain in the region of present-day Haryana, India. He played a significant role in the power struggles between the Marathas and the declining Mughal Empire.

The surname Lamba has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Lambakheri in Rajasthan, India, is believed to have derived its name from the Lamba community that once inhabited the area. Similarly, the village of Lamba in Punjab, Pakistan, may have its roots in the surname.

It is important to note that while the surname Lamba is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it may have spread to other regions due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamba

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lamba.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lamba was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lamba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lamba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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