Lamborn
A habitational name for someone from a place called Lamborne or Lamburn.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,302 Americans carry the last name Lamborn. That puts it at #22,646 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 263,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamborn surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 263,252
Census rank
#22,646
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,133 bearers of the surname Lamborn in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22646th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamborn, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lamborn
The surname Lamborn is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "burna," which together mean "a stream where lambs drank." This suggests that the name was likely associated with a particular place where sheep were raised or grazed near a stream or water source.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lamborn can be traced back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as Lamberne, Lambourne, and Lamborne appearing in historical records. One notable example is found in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire from 1242, where a Robert de Lamborne is mentioned.
During the 14th century, the name Lamborn appeared in several historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which listed a John de Lamborne. Additionally, the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1377 recorded a Thomas Lambrun, which is likely a variation of the same name.
In the 16th century, the name Lamborn was associated with several individuals of note. One such person was John Lamborn, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who lived from around 1510 to 1580. Another was Thomas Lamborn, a clergyman who served as the Rector of Westwell in Kent from 1553 until his death in 1600.
The 17th century saw the emergence of William Lamborn, a noted English writer and playwright who was born in 1615 and died in 1676. His most famous work was a play titled "The Converted Courtezan," which was published in 1640.
In the 18th century, the name Lamborn was associated with several notable figures, including John Lamborn (1693-1761), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Leicestershire, and Samuel Lamborn (1720-1789), a renowned clockmaker based in London.
The 19th century brought forth James Lamborn (1810-1876), a prominent English architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Peter's in Bethnal Green and the Fishmongers' Hall on London Bridge.
Throughout its history, the surname Lamborn has been linked to various place names and locations within England, such as Lambourn in Berkshire, Lamborne in Essex, and Lambourne in Worcestershire, further reinforcing its locational origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamborn
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamborn, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamborn bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lamborn surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1%
- Two or more races1.9%
- Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lamborn surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,646 | #22,646 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,133 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Lamborn bearers went from 1,133 to 1,133 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #22,646 to #22,646.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lamborn
FAQ
Lamborn surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lamborn?
The surname Lamborn holds position #22,646 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,302 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lamborn surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamborn, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.