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

Lamin, 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 Lamin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamin in America

Lamin is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamin surname appeared 196 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 Lamin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamin 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 Lamin

The surname Lamin has its origins in the Middle East and Central Asia, where it originated as a variant of the Arabic name "Lameen" or "Lameen-ud-din." The name is derived from the Arabic word "lameen," which means "learned" or "erudite." It was initially a descriptive nickname given to individuals who were well-educated or knowledgeable in their respective fields.

As the name spread along trade routes and through conquests, it took on various spellings and pronunciations. In regions of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan, the name was commonly spelled as "Lamin" or "Lameen." Over time, it evolved into a surname, particularly among Muslim communities in these areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lamin can be found in the Persian manuscript "Tarikh-e-Bayhaqi," written in the 11th century. This historical chronicle mentions a scholar and poet named Abul Qasim Lamin, who lived during the Ghaznavid Empire.

In the 13th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Herat, Afghanistan, was known as Shams-ud-din Lamin. His works, particularly his mystical poetry, have been widely celebrated and studied in the region.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century, the surname Lamin was found among influential families and scholars. One notable figure was Mirza Lamin Beg, a courtier and diplomat who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

As the name spread westward, it gained a foothold in regions of modern-day Turkey and the Balkans. In the 18th century, a prominent Ottoman statesman and scholar, Mehmet Lamin Efendi, held influential positions in the imperial government and contributed to the literary and intellectual circles of the time.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Lamin was Ali Lamin, a Crimean Tatar scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Crimean Khanate. His works are considered invaluable sources for understanding the region's past.

While the surname Lamin has its roots in the Middle East and Central Asia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its Arabic and Persian heritage, reflecting a rich tapestry of scholarly and literary traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamin

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

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

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