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Lambert History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables World Ranking

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Lambert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France
Germany

The roots of the Lambert family are found in the ancient German state of Bavaria. Lambert is one of the most common styles of German surname, that of patronymics and matronymics - names derived from the given names of the father or mother of their original bearers. Lambert is derived from the Old Germanic name Landbehrt, which means shining land or holy land. The name Lambert, with its many regional variations, was popular both as a first and last name throughout the Middle Ages. This was partly owing to the fame of Bishop Lambertus von Maastricht who lived in the 8th century.

Early Origins of the Lambert family

The surname Lambert was first found in Franconia, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name Lambrecht with its many regional variations was much loved both as a first and last name throughout the Middle Ages. This was partly owing to the fame of Bishop Lambertus von Maastricht who lived around 700 AD. The oldest Germanic variation is Land-behrt, meaning literally "shining-land" or "holy-land." The variation Lamprecht especially became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts of the Middle Ages, where each group sought power and status in an ever-changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Lambert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lambert research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1088, 1103, 1486, 1523, 1530, 1680, 1698, 1728, 1731, 1777, 1786, 1807 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Lambert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lambert Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Lambert include Lambrecht, Lampert (Northern Germany), Lamprecht (Southern Germany), Lamrecht, Lambreckt, Lamreckt and many more.

Early Notables of the Lambert family

Prominent among members of the name Lambert in this period include

Lambert of Hersfeld (d.1088), a German chronicler and historian, who was a Thuringian by birth and became a Benedictine monk. Francis Lambert (1486-1530) was a Protestant reformer who became head of t...
Johann Heinrich Lambert (1728-1777), born in Alsace, was a physicist and astronomer who made many important mathematical and geometrical discoveries. The name Lambert also has both English and French...

Lambert World Ranking

In the United States, the name Lambert is the 292^nd most popular surname with an estimated 92,019 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Lambert is ranked the 135^th most popular surname with an estimated 24,000 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Lambert is the 94^th popular surname. 3 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Lambert as 288^th with 156 people. 4 France ranks Lambert as 27^th with 51,543 people. 5 Australia ranks Lambert as 354^th with 10,233 people. 6 New Zealand ranks Lambert as 348^th with 1,825 people. 7 The United Kingdom ranks Lambert as 268^th with 22,629 people. 8

Lambert migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Lamberts to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Lambert Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Richard Lambert, who landed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637 9
Miss Ann Lambert, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 10
Mr. Francis Lambert, (b. 1600), aged 38, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 10
Mrs. Jane Lambert, (nee Barker), British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 10
Mr. John Lambert, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 10
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Lambert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Simon Lambert, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 9
Tho Lambert, who landed in Virginia in 1704 9
William Lambert, who arrived in Virginia in 1714 9
Johanah Lambert, who arrived in Virginia in 1714 9
Jacques Lambert, aged 24, who landed in Louisiana in 1719 9
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Lambert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Lambert, who landed in New York in 1804 9
Robert Lambert, who arrived in America in 1806 9
Anne Lambert, who landed in New York, NY in 1815 9
Juan Santiago Lambert, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1816 9
Margaret Lambert, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 9
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Lambert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bridget Mary Lambert, who landed in Alabama in 1927 9
Mary Mechtelds Lambert, who arrived in Alabama in 1927 9

Lambert migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lambert Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Pierre Lambert, who arrived in Canada in 1663
Eustache Lambert, son of Eustache and Marie, who married Marie Vanneck in Contrecoeur, Quebec on 31st January 1682 11

Lambert Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

François Lambert, son of Aubin and Elisabeth, who married Thérèse Bonhomme, daughter of Nicolas and Louise, in Saint-Foy, Quebec on 29th August 1724 11
Aubin Lambert, son of Jean and Anne, who married Marguerite Demers, daughter of Joseph and Thérese, in Saint-Nicolas on 15th February 1751 11
Mr. John Lambert U.E. born in New Jersey, USA who settled in Parr Town, Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 he served in the New Jersey Volunteers 12
Corpl. Cornelius Lambert U.E. (b. 1757) born in New Jersey, USA who settled in Home District, [Niagara], Ontario c. 1786 he served in Butler's Rangers, married to Elizabeth Matthews having 9 children, he died in 1818 12
Mr. David Lambert U.E. who settled in Fredericksburgh [Greater Napanee], Ontario c. 1786 12

Lambert Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Francis Lambert, aged 23, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Thomas Hanford" from Cork, Ireland
Jane Lambert, aged 21, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Thomas Hanford" from Cork, Ireland
Patrick Lambert, aged 25, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Lady Douglas" from New Ross
Ms. Alice Lambert, aged 21 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Lady Flora Hastings" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in July 1847 13
Miss. Mary Lambert, aged 18 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Lady Flora Hastings" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in July 1847 13
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Lambert migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lambert Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Lambert, Canadian convict who was convicted in Kingston, Ontario, Canada for life, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
Mr. Thomas Lambert, British Convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Merseyside, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 27th October 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 15
Mr. Alexander Lambert, (b. 1812), aged 15, British Labourer who was convicted in Surrey, England for life for attempted murder, transported aboard the "Asia" on 19th November 1827, settling in New South Wales, Australia 16
Mr. William Lambert, English convict who was convicted in Durham, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 13th March 1828, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 17
Thomas Lambert, English convict from Wiltshire, who was transported aboard the "Argyle" on March 5th, 1831, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 18
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Lambert migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lambert Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Joseph Lambert, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
Robert Lambert, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
George Lambert, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Poictiers" in 1850
Belinda Lambert, aged 17, a servant, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Poictiers" in 1850
William Lambert, aged 12, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alma" in 1857
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Lambert migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 19

Lambert Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Charles Lambert, aged 23, settled in Barbados in 1635
Charles Lambert, who settled in Barbados in 1635
Charles Lambert, aged 23, who landed in Barbados in 1635 9
Mr. Charles Lambert, (b. 1612), aged 23, British settler travelling aboard the ship "Expedition" arriving in Barbados in 1636 20
Arthur Lambert, who settled in Barbados in 1680

Contemporary Notables of the name Lambert (post 1700) +

Paul Lambert, American visual effects supervisor at Wylie Co. who has won three Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, best known for Dune (2021), Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and First Man (2018)
Miranda Leigh Lambert (b. 1983), American country music singer and songwriter. She finished in third place on the television program Nashville Star, She has been honored by the Grammy Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards. Lambert has been honored with more Academy of Country Music Awards than any artist in history
Albert Lambert (1875-1946), American Olympic sliver medalist for golf at the 1904 games
Benjamin J. Lambert III (1937-2014), American optometrist and politician, elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate
Lieutenant Colonel William Carpenter Lambert (1894-1982), American fighter ace who flew in World War I and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
Gavin Lambert (1924-2005), British-born screenwriter, novelist, and biographer
Percy Edgar Lambert (1881-1913), first person to drive an automobile a hundred miles in an hour
Francois "Frank" Lambert (1851-1937), French-born, American inventor best known today for making the second-oldest playable sound recording (1878), on his own version of the phonograph
Adam Lambert (b. 1982), American recording artist and stage actor
Richard David Lambert (b. 1923), prominent American social scientist
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Historic Events for the Lambert family +

HMS Hood

Mr. Thomas W Lambert (b. 1923), English Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21

RMS Lusitania

Master William Patrick Lambert, American 3rd Class passenger from New York, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 22
Mrs. Delia Lambert, American 3rd Class passenger from New York, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 22

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