Lamar Spencer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lamar Spencer — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lamar Spencer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lamar is a masculine given name of English origin. Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American . The surname Spencer: Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer. Lamar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lamar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lamar

English

Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American .

Surname: Spencer

Scottish

Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Lamar Spencer

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 Lamar Spencer:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Lamar?
The first name Lamar originates from English. Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American .
When was Lamar most popular?
The name Lamar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Spencer?
The surname Spencer originates from Scottish. Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer.
What are the origins of the name Lamar Spencer?
The name Lamar Spencer combines two different traditions: the first name Lamar has English roots, while the surname Spencer originates from Scottish.
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