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Early Origins of the Lamberson family

The surname Lamberson was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The first record was in the village of Warton where they held their mansion and family seat. They are believed to be of Norman origin and arrived after the Norman Conquest in 1066. In Normandy they held a family seat at Lambert-sur-Dive and Lambert sur Orne.

Early History of the Lamberson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lamberson research. Another 30 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1637 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Lamberson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lamberson Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Lampson, Lampston, Lambson and others.

Early Notables of the Lamberson family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

  • George Lamberson of Warton

Lamberson Ranking

In the United States, the name Lamberson is the 14,574th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Lamberson migration to the United States +

Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Lamberson or a variant listed above:

Lamberson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ella M. Lamberson, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
  • D.B. Lamberson, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Lamberson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • E.H. Lamberson, who settled in America, in 1903
  • Anne Lamberson, who settled in America, in 1903
  • Maud L. Lamberson, aged 27, who landed in America, in 1905
  • Samuel Lamberson, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
  • Sam Lamberson, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1914
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Lamberson (post 1700) +

  • Nathaniel "Tip" "N.D." Lamberson (1922-2005), American flute maker, one of the best in America making 730 flutes from 1968 to 1985


The Lamberson Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Persevera et vince
Motto Translation: Persevere and conquer.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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