Lampkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Lampkin family

The surname Lampkin was first found in Northumberland, where Lambekyn Flandrensis was registered in 1178 after migrating from Flanders. Later, Lamekin filius Beatricis was registered in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire in 1188, Nicholas Lambekyn in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1301 and John Lamkyn in Colchester in 1379. 1

By the 13th century the family had branched to London, with Lambekin de Lamburne and Lambekin de Carsell registered there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. 2

Early History of the Lampkin family

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Lampkin Spelling Variations

Flemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times. Scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronunciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated. The name has been spelled Lambkin, Lampkin, Lambking, Lamkin, Lamekin, Lambekin, Lambekyn, Lambkyn, Lamkyn, Lambekynus and many more.

Early Notables of the Lampkin family

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Lampkin Ranking

In the United States, the name Lampkin is the 5,909^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3

Lampkin migration to the United States +

In the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Lampkin were found:

Lampkin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

David Lampkin to Virginia in 1654

Lampkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Amelia F. Lampkin, aged 36, who settled in America, in 1896

Lampkin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Aileen Lampkin, who landed in America, in 1904
Sarah H. Lampkin, aged 35, who immigrated to America, in 1905
Emma M. Lampkin, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1907
Harry Lampkin, aged 29, who settled in America, in 1917
John Lampkin, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1917
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Contemporary Notables of the name Lampkin (post 1700) +

Du'Vonta Lampkin (1997-2022), American football defensive tackle who played college football at Oklahoma
Sheilla Joyce Ezelle Lampkin (1945-2016), American politician, Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2013-2016) and (2011-2013)
Daisy Elizabeth Adams Lampkin (1883-1965), American suffragette and civil rights activist
Jeff Lampkin (b. 1959), American former professional boxer winner of the USBA cruiserweight title and IBF cruiserweight belt
Thomas Michael Lampkin (b. 1964), American former Major League Baseball catcher
Andrew Lampkin, American prominent chemical engineer and municipal politician
Martin Lampkin (1950-2016), English professional motorcycle competitor, four-time winner of the Scott Trial (1977, 1978, 1981, 1982), a three-time winner of the British trials national championship (1973, 1978, 1980)
Kevin Lampkin (b. 1972), English former professional footballer
Douglas Martin "Dougie" Lampkin MBE (b. 1976), English motorcycle trials rider

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/