Find out how popular the last name Lamug is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lamug.

Lamug, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lamug surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamug in America

Lamug is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamug surname appeared 169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lamug.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamug to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lamug

The surname LAMUG is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "lama," meaning "muddy pool" or "swamp." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked in marshy areas.

One of the earliest known references to the LAMUG surname can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a historical document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname LAMUG who received land grants in the region.

In the 14th century, there are records of a LAMUG family residing in the town of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. This family was involved in agricultural activities and owned various properties in the area.

During the 15th century, the LAMUG surname appeared in the Catalan Atlases, a collection of historical maps and documents that depicted the territories of the Crown of Aragon. These atlases often included place names, indicating that the LAMUG surname may have been associated with specific locations or geographic features.

One notable individual with the LAMUG surname was Joan LAMUG, a merchant and explorer born in Barcelona in the late 15th century. He embarked on several voyages to the Americas and is credited with establishing trade routes between Spain and the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent figure was Jaume LAMUG, a military commander who served under King James I of Aragon during the Reconquista. He was recognized for his bravery in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, where he led a contingent of Catalan troops against the Almohad forces.

In the 16th century, the LAMUG surname spread to other parts of Spain, and there are records of individuals with this name residing in cities like Seville and Madrid. One notable individual from this period was Pedro LAMUG, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Andalusia.

The LAMUG surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonial era, with some individuals settling in regions like Mexico and Colombia. One notable figure from this time was María LAMUG, a landowner and philanthropist in New Spain (present-day Mexico) who donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of a hospital and orphanage in the late 17th century.

While the LAMUG surname has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it was closely associated with geographic features and agricultural activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamug

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lamug.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lamug was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lamug has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lamug was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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