LAMPER
Lamper
Lamper is a British surname with its origins tracing back to the medieval era. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is locational – derived from the Old English word 'lampre', meaning 'a navigational light'. It is likely that the surname was either a topographic name for someone living near a lamp or torch, or an occupational name for a lamplighter.
The first recorded instance of the surname Lamper was in the late 13th century, in the county of Norfolk, England. Over time, bearers of the surname spread throughout various regions in Britain, particularly in East Anglia.
Some notable individuals with the surname Lamper have made contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts. The surname has managed to maintain a degree of rarity, with only a limited number of bearers in the contemporary era.
The etymology and history of the surname Lamper provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of British surnames and their evolution over the centuries.
There are approximately 157 people named Lamper in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lamper.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Agnes
- Beverley
- Carolyn
- Debbie
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Kelly
- Kim
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Sara
- Sarah
- Sophie
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