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

Lambros, 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 Lambros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lambros in America

Lambros is the 23222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lambros surname appeared 1,098 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 Lambros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lambros 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 Lambros

The surname Lambros is of Greek origin and has its roots in the Greek language. It is believed to have originated in the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th century to the 15th century.

The name Lambros is derived from the Greek word "lambros," which means "bright" or "shining." It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname or a descriptive name to individuals who had a bright personality or a radiant appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lambros can be found in the Byzantine chronicles from the 11th century. These chronicles mention a military commander named Georgios Lambros, who led troops in the successful defense of the city of Thessaloniki against invading forces.

In the 13th century, during the Latin occupation of Constantinople, a notable figure named Michael Lambros is mentioned in historical records as a prominent scholar and philosopher. He was known for his contributions to the study of Greek literature and philosophy.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Greece, the Lambros surname continued to be used by Greek families. In the 18th century, a naval commander named Lambros Katsonis gained fame for his exploits against Ottoman and Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean Sea.

In the 19th century, a revolutionary leader named Theodoros Lambros played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. He was born in 1785 and led guerrilla forces in the Peloponnese region, contributing to Greece's eventual independence in 1832.

Another notable figure with the Lambros surname was Spyridon Lambros, a Greek scholar and politician who lived from 1851 to 1919. He served as the Prime Minister of Greece and was also a renowned historian and professor at the University of Athens.

The Lambros surname has a rich history and is deeply rooted in Greek culture and heritage. While its exact origins may not be fully documented, the name has been associated with notable individuals throughout various eras of Greek history, from military commanders and scholars to revolutionary leaders and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lambros

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

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

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