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

Lamebull, 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 Lamebull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamebull in America

Lamebull is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamebull surname appeared 117 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 Lamebull.

The history of the last name Lamebull

The surname LAMEBULL has its origins in medieval England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "lame," meaning "crippled," and "bull," referring to a male bovine animal. This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who walked with a limp or had a physical disability, and was associated with bulls or cattle in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented a landowner named Willelmus Lamebull in the county of Norfolk. This entry indicates that the surname was already in use by the late 11th century and suggests that the family may have been involved in agriculture or livestock-related activities.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Lambull, Lambulle, and Lamebylle, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time. These variations can be found in medieval records and charters from counties like Essex, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire.

One notable figure bearing the LAMEBULL surname was Sir Robert LAMEBULL, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was known for his bravery on the battlefield and was awarded lands in Berkshire for his service to the House of Lancaster.

In the 16th century, the name was occasionally associated with place names, such as Lambull Manor in Gloucestershire, which may have been owned or occupied by members of the LAMEBULL family.

Another prominent individual was John LAMEBULL, a wealthy merchant who lived in London during the late 16th century. He was involved in the import and export trade with the Netherlands and left behind a substantial fortune upon his death in 1593.

During the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with records showing LAMEBULLs residing in counties like Yorkshire and Northumberland. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth LAMEBULL, a Puritan writer who published several religious tracts in the 1640s.

In the 18th century, the LAMEBULL name found its way to the American colonies, with records indicating that a family of that name settled in Virginia in the 1730s. One of their descendants, William LAMEBULL, served as a militia officer during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its history, the LAMEBULL surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamebull

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

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 Lamebull 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.

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

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