About Lancaster
The surname Lancaster is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Lancastra," meaning "Roman fort on the River Lune." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. The name was likely given to individuals who hailed from or had some connection to this area. Over time, the surname Lancaster has spread beyond its original locality and is now found worldwide.
The surname Lancaster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lancaster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lancaster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lancaster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lancaster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.