Explore the Family Name Lakner
The meaning of Lakner
1. South German (mainly Swiss German): variant of Lackner 1. 2. Hungarian: from German Lackner 1. 3. Slovenian and Croatian: from German Lackner 3, itself of ultimate Slovenian origin and often used as a translation into German of the Slovenian equivalent Lokar (see Locker). Compare Lackner 4.
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How common is the last name Lakner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lakner saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,862nd in terms of popularity in the United States, with 281 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 71,478th, with only 273 people holding the surname Lakner - marking a decrease of 2.85 percent. The proportion of Lakners per 100,000 people also fell by 10 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #71,478 | -8.53% |
| Count | 281 | 273 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lakner
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Lakner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.51 percent of Lakners were White, which slightly decreased to 96.70 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Lakners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.7% | -0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |