2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lampro
A surname derived from the Greek word "lampros," meaning bright or shining.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Lampro. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lampro 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Lampro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lampro
The surname Lampro originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "lampo," which means "lightning" or "flash of light." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a bright personality or perhaps someone with a fiery temper.
One of the earliest known records of the Lampro surname can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a merchant named Giovanni Lampro was mentioned in a document dated 1367. This document detailed a trade agreement between Giovanni and a Venetian merchant, indicating that the Lampro family was involved in commercial activities during that time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Antonio Lampro (1430-1498) served as a respected jurist and legal advisor to the powerful Sforza family, who ruled the Duchy of Milan. Antonio's expertise in law and his influential position within the Sforza court suggest that the Lampro family had achieved a certain level of social standing and recognition by that period.
During the Renaissance, the Lampro surname appeared in various artistic and literary circles. One notable individual was the painter Pietro Lampro (1510-1579), whose works were commissioned by churches and wealthy patrons throughout Italy. His vibrant use of colors and depictions of religious scenes earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
Another significant figure was the poet and playwright Girolamo Lampro (1580-1648), who was born in Naples and gained fame for his witty and satirical works. His plays often criticized the social and political issues of his time, earning him both admiration and controversy.
In the 18th century, the Lampro name gained prominence in the field of music. Francesco Lampro (1725-1802), a renowned composer and violinist from Venice, was highly regarded for his operatic works and instrumental compositions. His works were performed in various theaters and concert halls across Europe, further spreading the recognition of the Lampro name.
While the Lampro surname originated in Italy, over time it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the name's rich history and connections to the arts, law, and commerce in Italy during the medieval and Renaissance periods remain an integral part of its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lampro
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lampro 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 Lampro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 97
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lampro
Lampro 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 363 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 363 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 Lampro 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 | #154,907 | #155,270 | -0.2% |
| Count | 105 | 101 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lampro bearers went from 105 to 101 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 363 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,270.
FAQ
Lampro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lampro?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Lampro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Lampro?
Lampro ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Lampro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lampro.
Has Lampro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lampro went from 105 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lampro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Lampro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lampro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Lampro (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 Lampro mean?
A surname derived from the Greek word "lampros," meaning bright or shining. 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 Lampro (0.03 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 last name Lampro?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Lampro at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.