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UK surname

Lambat

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Lambat surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 215, ranked #18,670, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Kirklees and Blackburn with Darwen.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lambat is 221 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5275.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

215

2016, ranked #18,670

Peak year

2011

221 bearers

Map years

4

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lambat had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 215 in 2016, ranked #18,670.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 103 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Lambat surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lambat surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lambat surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lambat over time

The 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 30 #27,891
1861 historical 103 #20,650
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 126 #24,094
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 143 #22,457
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 155 #21,431
2003 modern 168 #20,171
2004 modern 176 #19,731
2005 modern 178 #19,535
2006 modern 195 #18,564
2007 modern 208 #18,013
2008 modern 208 #18,171
2009 modern 213 #18,284
2010 modern 219 #18,319
2011 modern 221 #18,039
2012 modern 214 #18,358
2013 modern 215 #18,598
2014 modern 217 #18,645
2015 modern 215 #18,659
2016 modern 215 #18,670

Geography

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Where Lambats are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe, Paddington, St Pancras and Bolton-le-Sands. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leicester, Kirklees and Blackburn with Darwen. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe Somerset
3 Paddington London (West Districts)
4 St Pancras London (North Districts)
5 Bolton-le-Sands Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leicester 017 Leicester
2 Leicester 018 Leicester
3 Kirklees 013 Kirklees
4 Blackburn with Darwen 003 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Leicester 022 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lambat

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lambat surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lambat

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lambat, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Lambat surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Lambat household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Lambat is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lambat is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lambat falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lambat is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lambat, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Lambat families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lambat surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Lambats recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.15x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 5.15x
Cumberland 1 29.85x
Hampshire 1 12.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clerkenwell London in Middlesex leads with 1 Lambats recorded in 1881 and an index of 108.70x.

Place Total Index
Clerkenwell London 1 108.70x
Islington London 1 26.53x
Southampton All Sts 1 714.29x
Workington 1 526.32x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lambat surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Jane 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lambat surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Thomas 1

FAQ

Lambat surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lambat surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Lambat surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lambat surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 215 in 2016. That gives Lambat a modern rank of #18,670.

What does the Lambat map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lambat bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.