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

Lamont, 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 Lamont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamont in America

Lamont is the 5114th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamont surname appeared 6,845 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Lamont.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamont 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 Lamont

The surname Lamont is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic words "lath" meaning "land" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mound." It likely originated as a topographic name referring to someone who lived on a hillside or near a prominent hill.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 12th century, with a mention of "Lambinus de Monte" in the Ragman Rolls, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to Edward I of England in the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms such as "de Lamont," "de Lammonte," and "de Lamonte" in various charters and records from the western regions of Scotland, particularly in the areas around Argyll and Bute.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Lamont, who lived during the 16th century and was a prominent Scottish landowner and supporter of the Protestant Reformation. He played a significant role in the conflicts between Protestant and Catholic forces in Scotland during that period.

Another historical figure was Reverend John Lamont, a 17th-century Scottish minister and writer who authored several religious works and was known for his sermons and commentaries on the Bible.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Lamont family settled in the Caribbean island of Grenada, where they established a successful plantation and became influential members of the local society. One member of this branch was George Lamont, who was born in 1786 and served as the Chief Justice of Grenada.

The Lamont surname has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Lamont Farm near Greenock and Lamont Hill in Argyll and Bute, further reinforcing its connection to the Scottish landscape.

Throughout history, the Lamont family has been well-represented in various fields, including politics, religion, law, and literature, showcasing the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamont

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

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

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