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

Lameman, 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 Lameman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lameman in America

Lameman is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lameman surname appeared 114 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 Lameman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lameman 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 Lameman

The surname Lameman is believed to have originated in England during the late Middle Ages, likely around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lame," meaning crippled or disabled, and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Historically, surnames often arose as nicknames based on physical characteristics, occupations, or locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lameman name can be found in the Surrey Musters of 1565, where a William Lameman is listed as a resident of the county. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a John le Lameman is mentioned in Worcestershire, suggesting the name may have originated in that region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lameman surname appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England. In 1587, a Thomas Lameman was recorded in the register of St. Mary's Church in Islington, London. A Robert Lameman is mentioned in the Hearth Tax returns for Staffordshire in 1666.

Notably, the Lameman name has been associated with the village of Lameman in Worcestershire, which may have been the original place of origin for the family. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the spelling "Lamemannes," further reinforcing the antiquity of the surname.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the Lameman surname have achieved notable status. In the 17th century, Richard Lameman (1628-1694) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, England. In the 18th century, John Lameman (1735-1805) was a respected scholar and translator of classical texts at the University of Oxford.

During the 19th century, William Lameman (1811-1879) was a renowned architect known for his contributions to the Gothic Revival style in England. He designed several notable churches and public buildings, including St. Peter's Church in Bournemouth.

In the 20th century, Mary Lameman (1902-1987) was a celebrated author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of nature and rural life. Her poetry collections, such as "The Meadow's Whisper" and "Pastoral Verses," were widely acclaimed and earned her numerous literary awards.

While the Lameman surname may have originated as a nickname for someone with a disability, it has evolved over time to become a respected family name with a rich history and notable bearers across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lameman

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

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

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