Explore the Family Name Landauer
The meaning of Landauer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Landau (see Landau). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hans Peter, Heinz, Konrad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landauer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Landauer saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,262 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, the rank had improved to 40,800. This constitutes a change of 1.12%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 498 in 2000 to 535 in 2010, marking a 7.43% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #40,800 | 1.12% |
| Count | 498 | 535 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts among those with the Landauer surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly, from 1.00% to 1.68%, showing a 68% increase. However, the Hispanic representation decreased by 18.38%, going from 3.21% to 2.62%. At the same time, those identifying as White constituted the majority, although there was a negligible dip from 94.78% to 94.02%. A new category appeared in 2010 where none existed before, with 1.12% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 94.02% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 2.62% | -18.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.68% | 68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |