UK surname
A medieval English occupational surname for a lamb herder or shepherd.
In the 1881 census there were 96 people recorded with the Lambard surname, ranking it #20,248 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 67, ranked #33,884, down from #20,248 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Saxmundham and Lammas (incl. Little Hautbois). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lambard is 150 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 30.2%.
1881 census count
96
Ranked #20,248
Modern count
67
2016, ranked #33,884
Peak year
1851
150 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lambard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lambard surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 150 | #12,905 |
| 1861 | historical | 109 | #19,693 |
| 1881 | historical | 96 | #20,248 |
| 1891 | historical | 123 | #20,939 |
| 1901 | historical | 90 | #24,021 |
| 1911 | historical | 89 | #23,922 |
| 1997 | modern | 72 | #30,415 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 76 | #30,546 |
| 2000 | modern | 71 | #31,082 |
| 2001 | modern | 67 | #31,297 |
| 2002 | modern | 65 | #31,903 |
| 2003 | modern | 61 | #32,352 |
| 2004 | modern | 60 | #32,684 |
| 2005 | modern | 55 | #33,349 |
| 2006 | modern | 55 | #33,688 |
| 2007 | modern | 59 | #33,634 |
| 2008 | modern | 65 | #33,303 |
| 2009 | modern | 65 | #33,611 |
| 2010 | modern | 65 | #33,863 |
| 2011 | modern | 66 | #33,768 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 68 | #33,877 |
| 2014 | modern | 67 | #33,959 |
| 2015 | modern | 70 | #33,717 |
| 2016 | modern | 67 | #33,884 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Saxmundham, Lammas (incl. Little Hautbois), St John Hackney and Enfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | Saxmundham | Suffolk |
| 3 | Lammas (incl. Little Hautbois) | Norfolk |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Enfield | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lambard surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lambard, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lambard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lambard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lambard is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lambard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lambard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lambard is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known record dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "herd," referring to a person who tended or herded sheep.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a record of landowners and tenants from 1273, where a Robert Lambherd is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests the name's direct connection to the profession of a shepherd or lamb herder.
In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, there is a record of a Richard Lambard, indicating the name's presence in the West Midlands region of England during the 14th century.
The Lambard surname also appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Buckinghamshire from 1524, where a John Lambard is listed. This record demonstrates the surname's continued use and spread across different counties in England.
One notable bearer of the Lambard surname was William Lambard (1536-1601), an English antiquarian and writer who authored works such as "A Perambulation of Kent" and "Archeion," a treatise on court records. He served as the Keeper of the Records in the Tower of London and played a significant role in preserving historical documents.
Another individual with the Lambard surname was Thomas Lambard (1516-1589), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Mongewell in Oxfordshire. He was known for his writings on religious subjects and his involvement in ecclesiastical affairs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The Lambard surname can also be traced to the village of Lambard's Green in Essex, which likely derived its name from a notable individual or family bearing the surname in the area.
In the 16th century, a John Lambard was recorded as the Rector of Crudwell in Wiltshire, further demonstrating the surname's presence in various regions of England during that period.
The Lambard surname has also been associated with places like Lambard's Farm in Kent and Lambard's Bridge in Sussex, both of which likely took their names from individuals or families bearing the surname who owned or resided in those areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lambard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 46 Lambards recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.86x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 46 | 4.86x |
| Suffolk | 12 | 10.41x |
| Durham | 6 | 2.13x |
| Somerset | 6 | 3.94x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 2.52x |
| Derbyshire | 5 | 3.38x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.43x |
| Kent | 3 | 0.93x |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 1.98x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.18x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.61x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.61x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.52x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 8.87x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 33 Lambards recorded in 1881 and an index of 62.23x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney London | 33 | 62.23x |
| Saxmundham | 9 | 2093.02x |
| Twerton | 6 | 382.17x |
| Exhall | 5 | 1388.89x |
| Sturston | 5 | 2083.33x |
| Enfield | 4 | 64.41x |
| Islington London | 4 | 4.36x |
| Sunbury | 4 | 350.88x |
| Wentworth | 4 | 689.66x |
| Chilton | 3 | 340.91x |
| Deeping St James | 3 | 566.04x |
| Castleton | 2 | 17.84x |
| Sevenoaks | 2 | 76.34x |
| Snape | 2 | 1250.00x |
| Stockton On Tees | 2 | 14.74x |
| Benhall | 1 | 500.00x |
| Bettws | 1 | 312.50x |
| Clerkenwell London | 1 | 4.48x |
| Hawkchurch | 1 | 526.32x |
| Leamington Priors | 1 | 17.04x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 10.37x |
| St Michael Winchester | 1 | 250.00x |
| Stranton | 1 | 10.56x |
| Tonbridge | 1 | 8.59x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lambard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lambard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 96 people were recorded with the Lambard surname. That placed it at #20,248 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 67 in 2016. That gives Lambard a modern rank of #33,884.
A medieval English occupational surname for a lamb herder or shepherd.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lambard bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.