2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lamebull
An English surname possibly derived from a cruel or unkind bull.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Lamebull. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamebull surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Lamebull in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamebull, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.6%) and Hispanic (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamebull
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamebull, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.6%) and Hispanic (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamebull bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Lamebull surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native76.0% · 79
- Two or more races10.6% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 9
- White2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lamebull
Lamebull appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-13 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,482 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 11,482 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lamebull surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #153,590 | -8.1% |
| Count | 117 | 104 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lamebull bearers went from 117 to 104 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 11,482 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #153,590.
FAQ
Lamebull surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lamebull?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Lamebull. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Lamebull?
Lamebull ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Lamebull. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lamebull.
Has Lamebull become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lamebull went from 117 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Lamebull?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamebull, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.6%) and Hispanic (8.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lamebull in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.0% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lamebull appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (76.0%), Two or More Races (10.6%), Hispanic (8.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lamebull (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lamebull mean?
An English surname possibly derived from a cruel or unkind bull. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lamebull (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Lamebull?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.