2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lammerding
An occupational surname referring to a sheep herder or lamb breeder.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Lammerding. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lammerding 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Lammerding in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lammerding, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lammerding
The surname Lammerding is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Lamm," meaning lamb, and the suffix "-ing," which denotes belonging or association. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who worked with lambs or was associated with the lamb industry in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lammerding name can be found in the town records of Aachen, Germany, from the 14th century. The name was spelled "Lammerdinghe" at the time, and it referred to a family residing in the area. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.
In the 16th century, the name Lammerding appeared in the records of the city of Cologne, Germany. A prominent individual named Hans Lammerding was mentioned in these records, though no specific dates or details about his life were provided.
The surname Lammerding has also been linked to several place names in Germany, such as Lammerdingen, a village located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name originated from this specific location or a similar place name.
Notable individuals who have carried the Lammerding surname include:
1. Johann Lammerding (1560-1638), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Friedrich Lammerding (1822-1898), a German politician and member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
3. Wilhelm Lammerding (1879-1952), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.
4. Gerhard Lammerding (1914-1995), a German World War II veteran and author who wrote about his experiences in the war.
5. Kristina Lammerding (born 1985), a German swimmer who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
While the Lammerding surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remain linked to its German origins and the associations with lambs or the lamb industry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lammerding
Among Census respondents with the surname Lammerding, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lammerding 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 Lammerding surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.0% · 82
- Two or more races10.0% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lammerding
Lammerding appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-8 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,932 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-6 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,913 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 17,932 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 1,913 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 Lammerding 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 | #153,769 | #155,682 | -1.2% |
| Count | 106 | 100 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lammerding bearers went from 106 to 100 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 1,913 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,682.
FAQ
Lammerding surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lammerding?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Lammerding. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Lammerding?
Lammerding ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Lammerding. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Lammerding.
Has Lammerding become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lammerding went from 106 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Lammerding?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lammerding, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lammerding in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.0% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lammerding appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.0%), Two or More Races (10.0%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Lammerding (2000, 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 Lammerding mean?
An occupational surname referring to a sheep herder or lamb breeder. 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 Lammerding (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 have the surname Lammerding?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.