2000
#85,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 202
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Lampard
English surname derived from the Old French lampier, meaning lamp lighter or lamp maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 242 Americans carry the last name Lampard. That puts it at #93,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,416,340 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lampard 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lampard with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
242
1 in 1,416,340
Census rank
#93,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
211
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 211 bearers of the surname Lampard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 93282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampard, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
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 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lampard 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 Lampard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 195
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 6
- Two or more races1.9% · 4
- Black or African American1.4% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lampard
Lampard 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
#91,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 200
-2 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 5,985 places
2020
#93,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 211
+11 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 1,301 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #85,996 | 202 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #91,981 | 200 | 0.07 | -2 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 5,985 places |
| 2020 | #93,282 | 211 | 0.07 | +11 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 1,301 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 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
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,981 | #93,282 | -1.4% |
| Count | 200 | 211 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lampard bearers went from 200 to 211 (+5.5% change). The surname moved down 1,301 positions in the national ranking, going from #91,981 to #93,282.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lampard
FAQ
Lampard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lampard?
Name Census estimates that about 242 living Americans carry the surname Lampard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,416,340 residents.
How common is Lampard?
Lampard ranks #93,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 211 people with the surname Lampard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (242), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Lampard.
Has Lampard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lampard went from 200 recorded bearers to 211. That is an increase of 11 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #91,981 to #93,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Lampard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampard, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Lampard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (195 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lampard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Lampard (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 Lampard mean?
English surname derived from the Old French lampier, meaning lamp lighter or lamp maker. 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 Lampard (0.07 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 common is the surname Lampard?
Want to know how common the surname Lampard is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.