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

Lambach, 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 Lambach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lambach in America

Lambach is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lambach surname appeared 106 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 Lambach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lambach 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 Lambach

The surname Lambach is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the German words "lamb" and "bach," which translates to "lamb brook" or "stream where lambs drink." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for a location or settlement near a body of water frequented by sheep or lambs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former Principality of Anhalt, which mentions a "Johannes de Lambach" in the year 1245. Additionally, the Lambach name appears in various medieval records and chronicles from regions such as Bavaria and Saxony.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Lambach name was Johannes Lambach, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Vienna from 1386 to 1387. Another individual of historical significance was Hans Lambach, a German printer and publisher who lived in the 15th century and was responsible for publishing several important works during the early days of the printing press.

The Lambach surname has also been associated with several place names throughout Germany, such as Lambach, a town in Bavaria, and Lambach Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century in Upper Austria. These places likely took their names from the same etymological roots as the surname, further highlighting the connection between the name and its geographical origins.

Among the notable individuals with the Lambach surname throughout history are Johann Lambach (1624-1693), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxony-Gotha; Johann Georg Lambach (1738-1805), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and historical scenes; and Friedrich Lambach (1826-1899), a German architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Berlin and other German cities.

While the Lambach surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its long history and connection to various regions of Germany and notable individuals throughout the centuries make it a fascinating example of the rich cultural heritage and diversity of surnames in Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lambach

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

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 Lambach 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 Lambach 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 Lambach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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