Explore the Family Name Lainhart
The meaning of Lainhart
Americanized form of German Leonhard. Compare Lanehart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lainhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lainhart has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,986th and saw a minor increase by 2010, moving up to the 23,768th spot. This represents a change of approximately 0.91%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade from 982 to 1,064, an increase of 8.35%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #23,768 | 0.91% |
| Count | 982 | 1,064 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lainhart
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Lainhart surname identify as White, with percentages of 98.37% in 2000 and 97.74% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.64%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose significantly from 0.71% to 1.22%, a change of 71.83%. Hispanic representation was introduced in 2010, accounting for 0.66% of Lainharts, while the Black community representation decreased to zero in 2010 from 0.61% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 97.74% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.22% | 71.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |