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

Lambrou, 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 Lambrou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lambrou in America

Lambrou is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lambrou surname appeared 303 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 Lambrou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lambrou 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 Lambrou

The surname Lambrou is of Greek origin, with its roots traced back to the Byzantine era in the regions of Thrace and Macedonia. The name is derived from the Greek word "lambros," meaning "brilliant" or "radiant," suggesting a connection to individuals who possessed remarkable qualities or held esteemed positions.

One of the earliest known references to the Lambrou name can be found in the 14th-century records of the Archbishopric of Thessaloniki, where a certain Georgios Lambrou is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner. This indicates that the name had already gained recognition among the Greek aristocracy by that time.

In the 16th century, during the Ottoman rule over Greece, the Lambrou family played a notable role in the resistance against the Turkish occupation. A notable figure was Konstantinos Lambrou (1530-1598), a military leader who organized guerilla forces in the Pindus mountains and fought against the Ottoman armies.

The name Lambrou also appears in the chronicles of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Panagiotis Lambrou (1790-1845) was a distinguished military officer who participated in numerous battles against the Ottoman forces, earning him the admiration of his compatriots.

Another prominent figure bearing the Lambrou surname was Alexandros Lambrou (1870-1940), a renowned Greek painter and sculptor. His works, which captured the essence of Greek life and culture, are displayed in prestigious museums across Europe.

In more recent history, Georgios Lambrou (1912-1988) was a highly respected Greek diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United Nations and played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of the Cypriot people during the Cyprus conflict.

It is worth noting that the Lambrou name has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Lambrinos, Lambrianos, and Lambrinidis, reflecting regional linguistic variations and phonetic adaptations.

While the Lambrou surname has its roots in Greece, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. The name can now be found among Greek populations in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of its Greek origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lambrou

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

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

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