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

Lamberson, 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 Lamberson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamberson in America

Lamberson is the 11644th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamberson surname appeared 2,692 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lamberson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamberson 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 Lamberson

The surname Lamberson has its origins in England, specifically in the northern regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have emerged in the late 12th or early 13th century, derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "hyrde," meaning a shepherd or keeper of lambs.

During the medieval period, the name Lamberson was commonly associated with individuals involved in the pastoral and agricultural sectors, particularly those responsible for tending and raising lambs. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with references in various manorial records and tax rolls from Yorkshire and Lancashire.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Lamberson was John Lamberson, who appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301. Another notable figure was William Lamberson, a landowner mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1379.

The Lamberson surname has also been linked to place names in the northern regions of England, such as Lamberton, a village in Yorkshire. It is possible that some bearers of the name derived their surname from these locations, adopting the place name as their family name.

Historically, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Lambertson, Lamberson, and Lamburtson, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. Interestingly, the Domesday Book, the comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not appear to contain any direct references to the Lamberson name, suggesting its emergence occurred after the Norman Conquest.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Lamberson. One such figure was Thomas Lamberson (1556-1628), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Brinton in Norfolk. Another prominent Lamberson was John Lamberson (1685-1747), a successful merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia, who played a significant role in the establishment of the town of Fredericksburg.

Other notable individuals with the Lamberson surname include:

1. William Lamberson (1795-1873), a British author and poet known for his works on agricultural and rural themes.
2. Mary Lamberson (1829-1909), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who co-founded the Lamberson School for Girls in Pennsylvania.
3. James Lamberson (1867-1934), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
4. Emily Lamberson (1901-1986), an American artist and sculptor renowned for her works in bronze and marble.
5. Robert Lamberson (1921-2002), a British military officer who served in World War II and later became a respected historian and author on military history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamberson

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

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

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