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

Lamblin, 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 Lamblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamblin in America

Lamblin is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamblin surname appeared 188 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 Lamblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamblin 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 Lamblin

The surname Lamblin originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "lambel," which means a small strip or band used as a heraldic charge. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who worked with fabrics or textiles.

The name first appeared in written records in the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. One of the earliest documented references is found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript survey of England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. It mentions a landowner named Robert Lamblin who held estates in Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, the name Lamblin was recorded in various spellings such as Lambellin, Lambelin, and Lamblein. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable bearer of the surname was Jean Lamblin, a French poet and composer who lived from 1470 to 1538. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of polyphonic music during the Renaissance era.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Nicolas Lamblin, a 17th-century French painter and engraver born in 1630. He is best known for his portraits and religious works, many of which can be found in churches and museums across France.

In the 18th century, Jacques Lamblin (1736-1813) gained recognition as a French architect and urban planner. He designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre de l'Odéon and the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

The name Lamblin also has historical connections to various place names in France. For instance, the town of Lamblore in the Haute-Marne department was once known as Lamblins, derived from the surname.

Another notable figure was François Lamblin (1857-1929), a French explorer and geographer who made significant contributions to the study of the African continent. He undertook several expeditions to regions such as the Congo and the Sahara Desert, and his work helped to further the understanding of the geography and cultures of those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamblin

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

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

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