Lampart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Lampart

What does the name Lampart mean?

The ancestors of the name Lampart date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Lampart family lived in a region of Lampet in Normandy. The surname Lampart was adopted in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Lampart is a habitation name from the broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties.

Early Origins of the Lampart family

The surname Lampart was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Lampart family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lampart research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1332, 1356, 1384, 1444, 1621 and 1662 are included under the topic Early Lampart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lampart Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Lampart are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Lampart include: Lampet, Lampett, Lampit, Lampitt, Lampart, Lampert and many more.

Early Notables of the Lampart family

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Lampart migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Lampart or a variant listed above:

Lampart Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

W. Lampart, who sailed to Virginia in 1665

Lampart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Adam and John Lampart to Pennsylvania in 1764