2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lamprich
A surname of German origin meaning someone from a bright or illuminated place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Lamprich. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamprich 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Lamprich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprich, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lamprich
The surname Lamprich originates from the German-speaking regions of central Europe, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the German word "Lampe," meaning "lamp," combined with the suffix "-rich," implying wealth or abundance. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or individual involved in the production or trade of lamps or candles.
Historically, the Lamprich name can be traced back to various German and Austrian records, including church registers and municipal archives. One notable early reference is found in a 1587 document from the town of Nuremberg, which mentions a certain Hans Lamprich, a merchant dealing in candles and wax.
In the 17th century, the Lamprich surname appeared in several areas across Germany and Austria, with variations in spelling such as Lamprecht, Lamprechtsen, and Lampritz. During this period, the name was also associated with locations like Lamprichshausen, a village near Stuttgart, and Lamprechtshausen, a town in the Austrian state of Salzburg.
Among the earliest documented individuals bearing the Lamprich name is Johann Lamprich (1580-1643), a German Lutheran theologian and writer who served as a pastor in Saxony. Another notable figure was Matthias Lamprich (1636-1707), an Austrian Baroque composer and organist who worked in the imperial court of Vienna.
In the 18th century, the Lamprich surname gained prominence in the literary and academic circles of Germany. Johann Christoph Lamprich (1718-1780) was a renowned German poet and dramatist, best known for his satirical works and contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Meanwhile, Johann Gottfried Lamprich (1741-1810) was a respected philologist and linguist who authored several influential works on German grammar and etymology.
During the 19th century, the Lamprich name continued to appear across various German-speaking regions, with individuals such as Karl Lamprich (1856-1923), a prominent Austrian historian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Leipzig.
Throughout its history, the Lamprich surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and diverse geographical spread across central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamprich
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprich, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamprich 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 Lamprich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.3% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino11.8% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.4% · 7
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lamprich
Lamprich 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,323 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 Lamprich 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 | #153,769 | #149,446 | 2.8% |
| Count | 106 | 110 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lamprich bearers went from 106 to 110 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,323 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #149,446.
FAQ
Lamprich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lamprich?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Lamprich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Lamprich?
Lamprich ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Lamprich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Lamprich.
Has Lamprich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lamprich went from 106 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Lamprich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamprich, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.4%). 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 Lamprich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.3% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lamprich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.3%), Hispanic (11.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.4%). 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 Lamprich (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 Lamprich mean?
A surname of German origin meaning someone from a bright or illuminated place. 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 Lamprich (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 Lamprich?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.