Lampard
English surname derived from the Old French lampier, meaning lamp lighter or lamp maker.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Lampard. That puts it at #91,981 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lampard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#91,981
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
200
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 200 bearers of the surname Lampard in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 91981st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lampard
The surname Lampard originates from England, and it is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lam" meaning "loam" or "clay," and "pearroc" or "pearruc," which referred to a small enclosed area or a paddock.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Lampard can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where it was spelled as "Lampert." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near or worked on a clayey or loamy enclosure or paddock.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Lampert," "Lampard," and "Lambard," in various records across different regions of England, including Yorkshire, Wiltshire, and Essex.
One notable early bearer of the name was Sir Robert Lampard, who lived in the 16th century and served as a Member of Parliament for Maldon, Essex, in 1554 and 1555.
Another early mention of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1576, where it was recorded as "Lambard."
In the 17th century, the spelling "Lampard" became more prevalent, and the name was associated with several individuals, including John Lampard, who was born in 1634 in Corsham, Wiltshire, and served as a vicar in the Church of England.
During the 18th century, the name Lampard appeared in various parts of England, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
One notable figure from this period was William Lampard, who was born in 1711 in Melksham, Wiltshire, and served as a prominent clockmaker and watchmaker in Bath.
In the 19th century, the name Lampard continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name residing in areas such as London, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.
One famous individual with the surname Lampard was John Lampard, who was born in 1805 in Somerset and became a renowned landscape painter, known for his depictions of rural scenes and coastal landscapes.
Throughout history, the surname Lampard has been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, clergy, craftsmanship, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lampard
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Lampard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lampard surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0%
- Unknown or suppressed2.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lampard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #91,981 | -7.0% |
| Count | 202 | 200 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lampard bearers went from 202 to 200 (-1.0% change). The surname moved down 5,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,996 to #91,981.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lampard
FAQ
Lampard surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lampard?
The surname Lampard holds position #91,981 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lampard surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.