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

Lamison, 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 Lamison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamison in America

Lamison is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamison surname appeared 398 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 Lamison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamison 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 Lamison

The surname Lamison has its roots in the northern regions of France, originating during the medieval period. Etymologists believe it is derived from the Old French words "l'ami," meaning "the friend," and "son," signifying "son of." This suggests the name may have been initially bestowed upon the son of someone known for their friendly or amiable nature.

One of the earliest known records of the Lamison name appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 9th century. This cartulary, which documented transactions and possessions of the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, mentions a certain "Lamiso filius Froderii" (Lamiso, son of Froder).

In the 12th century, a variant spelling, "Lamisun," can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer, indicating that bearers of this name had established themselves in England by this time.

During the 13th century, the name Lamison appeared in the Fœdera, a collection of treaties and diplomatic documents compiled by Thomas Rymer. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in matters of state or held positions of importance.

One notable figure bearing the Lamison name was Sir Robert Lamison, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was a loyal supporter of King Robert II and played a vital role in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, where the Scottish forces defeated the English.

Another prominent individual was Jean Lamison, a French merchant and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the New World in the early 16th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes and fostering commercial ties between France and the Americas.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in connection with a place called Lamison's Cross, a hamlet in Wiltshire, England. This place name likely derived from an individual or family bearing the Lamison surname who had settled or owned land in the area.

During the 18th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Lamison, an English writer and poet born in 1725. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated in literary circles of her time.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a Canadian politician named George Lamison made his mark. Born in 1842, he served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing a constituency in Ontario.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamison

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

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

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