LAMPORT
Lamport
Lamport is a surname of English origin that has been recorded in the British Isles since medieval times. The name is locational and derives from the villages of Lamport in Northamptonshire and Lamport in Leicestershire.
Historically, the Lamport family was associated with land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the rural economy of England. The surname likely denoted someone who lived or worked in or near the village of Lamport.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Lamport have been documented in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and wills. The name may have undergone spelling variations over time, as was common with surnames in earlier periods.
The Lamport surname is relatively uncommon but still persists today, with descendants of the original bearers of the name found in different parts of the UK and beyond. The name's historical connections to specific locations make it of interest to genealogists and historians studying English family histories.
Notable individuals with the surname Lamport have included figures from diverse fields such as academia, business, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to its legacy and relevance in contemporary British society.
There are approximately 560 people named Lamport in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Lamport.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Anne
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Katherine
- Pamela
- Paula
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
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