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

Lamkin, 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 Lamkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamkin in America

Lamkin is the 10701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamkin surname appeared 2,987 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lamkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamkin 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 Lamkin

The surname Lamkin is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "kin" or "cyn," meaning "lamb" and "family" or "kin." This suggests the name initially referred to someone who was involved in raising or herding lambs, or perhaps a family known for their association with this occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mentions a "Hugh Lambkin." The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also include references to individuals with the surname Lamkyn and Lamekin, indicating variations in spelling during that time.

The Lamkin surname has been traced back to various locations in England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from specific places with names like Lamkin, Lambkin, or similar variations.

Historical records show that the Lamkin family had a presence in various parts of England throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, a notable figure was John Lamkin (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy merchant and alderman from the city of Bristol. Another prominent individual was Sir William Lamkin (1585-1659), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Gloucestershire.

During the 17th century, the Lamkin surname appeared in the parish records of several English counties, such as Wiltshire, Dorset, and Oxfordshire. One notable individual from this period was Edward Lamkin (1640-1718), a renowned clockmaker from London who made clocks for the British royal family.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Lamkin family continued to have a presence in various parts of England, with some members emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including North America and Australia. One notable figure from this period was Sir John Lamkin (1765-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its history, the Lamkin surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and military service. While not a particularly common surname, it has left a lasting legacy in various parts of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamkin

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

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

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