2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lamprea
A surname likely derived from the Italian word "lamprea" meaning lamprey, a type of eel-like fish.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Lamprea. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamprea 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Lamprea in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprea, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lamprea
The surname Lamprea has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lamprea," which means "lamprey," a type of eel-like fish. The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who sold or traded in lampreys, or perhaps someone who had a fondness for eating them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lamprea name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated around 1275. This document mentions a certain "Guido Lamprea," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period in the Tuscan region of Italy.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the Lamprea surname residing in the town of Montalcino, near Siena. This family was likely involved in the wine trade, as Montalcino was known for its vineyards and wine production.
During the Renaissance period, the Lamprea name gained some prominence. In the late 15th century, a painter named Pietro Lamprea was active in Florence. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the Lamprea surname was Girolamo Lamprea, a scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. Born in Verona in 1505, Girolamo was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, the Lamprea family had established itself in the city of Naples. One member of this family, Antonio Lamprea (1634-1704), was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan courts.
Moving forward to the 18th century, we find mention of a composer named Nicola Lamprea (1758-1822) who was born in Palermo, Sicily. His compositions included operas and sacred works, and he held prestigious positions as a music director in various Italian cities.
As the Lamprea surname spread throughout Italy over the centuries, it also appeared in various regional variations, such as Lamprea, Lampreda, and Lamprede. These variations likely arose due to local dialects and spelling conventions in different parts of the country.
While the Lamprea name has its origins in Italy, it has since been carried to other parts of the world by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, the historical roots of this surname can be traced back to the medieval period in the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamprea
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprea, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamprea 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 Lamprea surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino73.4% · 80
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.3% · 20
- White7.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lamprea
Lamprea appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+9 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,770 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 10,770 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 Lamprea 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 | #160,975 | #150,205 | 6.7% |
| Count | 100 | 109 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lamprea bearers went from 100 to 109 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 10,770 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,205.
FAQ
Lamprea surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lamprea?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Lamprea. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Lamprea?
Lamprea ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Lamprea. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Lamprea.
Has Lamprea become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lamprea went from 100 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 9 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Lamprea?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprea, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (7.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lamprea in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.4% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lamprea appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (73.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%), White (7.3%). 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 Lamprea (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 Lamprea mean?
A surname likely derived from the Italian word "lamprea" meaning lamprey, a type of eel-like fish. 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 Lamprea (0.04 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 Lamprea?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.