Clarence Lam

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clarence Lam — English
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clarence Lam is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clarence is a masculine given name of English origin. Clarence is a masculine given name. It was adopted as a first name from the title of Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, who was the eldest son of Edward VII. Notable people with the name include: Clarence 13X (1928–1969), American religious leader and the founder of the Five-Percent Nation Clarence Acuña (born 1975), Chilean professional footballer Clarence R. The surname Lam: Lam has various originations as a surname: Surnames Lin (surname) (林) (Cantonese: Lam) Lâm, Vietnamese equivalent of Lin Lan (surname 蓝) (Cantonese and Hakka: Lam) People with the surname Adrian Lam (born 1970), Papua New Guinean-Australian rugby footballer Alfonso Lam Liu (born 1969/1970), Mexican drug lord Basil Lam (1914-1984), English musicologist Lam Bun (1930–1967), Hong Kong radio commentator Lam Bun-Ching (born 1954), Chinese musician Carrie Lam (politician) (born 1958), Hong Kong politician Carrie Lam (actress) (born 1980), Hong Kong television presenter David K. Clarence is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clarence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clarence

English

Clarence is a masculine given name. It was adopted as a first name from the title of Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, who was the eldest son of Edward VII. Notable people with the name include: Clarence 13X (1928–1969), American religious leader and the founder of the Five-Percent Nation Clarence Acuña (born 1975), Chilean professional footballer Clarence R.

Surname: Lam

Vietnamese

Lam has various originations as a surname: Surnames Lin (surname) (林) (Cantonese: Lam) Lâm, Vietnamese equivalent of Lin Lan (surname 蓝) (Cantonese and Hakka: Lam) People with the surname Adrian Lam (born 1970), Papua New Guinean-Australian rugby footballer Alfonso Lam Liu (born 1969/1970), Mexican drug lord Basil Lam (1914-1984), English musicologist Lam Bun (1930–1967), Hong Kong radio commentator Lam Bun-Ching (born 1954), Chinese musician Carrie Lam (politician) (born 1958), Hong Kong politician Carrie Lam (actress) (born 1980), Hong Kong television presenter David K.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clarence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clarence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clarence Lam

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clarence Lam:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clarence?
The first name Clarence originates from English. Clarence is a masculine given name. It was adopted as a first name from the title of Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, who was the eldest son of Edward VII. Notable people with the name include: Clarence 13X (1928–1969), American religious leader and the founder of the Five-Percent Nation Clarence Acuña (born 1975), Chilean professional footballer Clarence R.
When was Clarence most popular?
The name Clarence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lam?
The surname Lam originates from Vietnamese. Lam has various originations as a surname: Surnames Lin (surname) (林) (Cantonese: Lam) Lâm, Vietnamese equivalent of Lin Lan (surname 蓝) (Cantonese and Hakka: Lam) People with the surname Adrian Lam (born 1970), Papua New Guinean-Australian rugby footballer Alfonso Lam Liu (born 1969/1970), Mexican drug lord Basil Lam (1914-1984), English musicologist Lam Bun (1930–1967), Hong Kong radio commentator Lam Bun-Ching (born 1954), Chinese musician Carrie Lam (politician) (born 1958), Hong Kong politician Carrie Lam (actress) (born 1980), Hong Kong television presenter David K.
What are the origins of the name Clarence Lam?
The name Clarence Lam combines two different traditions: the first name Clarence has English roots, while the surname Lam originates from Vietnamese.
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