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

Lamonde, 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 Lamonde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamonde in America

Lamonde is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamonde surname appeared 214 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 Lamonde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamonde 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 Lamonde

The surname Lamonde is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "monde" meaning "world" or "universe," suggesting a possible connection to someone who traveled extensively or had a worldly outlook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lamonde can be found in the Parisian tax rolls from the late 13th century, where a certain Pierre Lamonde is listed as a merchant residing in the city. This indicates that the name was already established in the French capital during this period.

In the 14th century, the Lamonde family seems to have spread to other regions of France, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Normandy and Brittany. The name also appeared in various legal documents and land records from this time, indicating that some members of the family held properties or were involved in legal disputes.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Lamonde was Jacques Lamonde, a renowned painter born in Lyon in 1560. His works were commissioned by several noble families and can still be found in various museums across France.

In the 17th century, the Lamonde name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Marie-Thérèse Lamonde (1634-1706), a celebrated French poet and playwright. Her works were widely read and celebrated during her lifetime, and she was considered one of the leading female writers of her era.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Louis Lamonde (1712-1789), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. His detailed maps and journals contributed greatly to the understanding of the geography and indigenous cultures of the New World.

As the name spread across France and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Lamonde, Lamond, and Lamonte. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions and time periods.

Throughout history, the Lamonde surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, writers, explorers, and merchants. While the exact origin of the name remains open to interpretation, its connection to the concept of "world" or "universe" has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamonde

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

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

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