Explore the Family Name Lando
The meaning of Lando
1. Italian: from the personal name Lando, a shortened form or short form of any of various personal names formed with the ancient Germanic element land ‘land, territory’, for example Orlando, Rolando, or Landolfo (see Landolfi). 2. Hungarian (Landó): from a pet form of the old personal name Lándor. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Landau. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Remo, Salvatore, Cosmo, Nicoletta, Salvator, Sandro. Jewish Chayim, Pinchas.
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How common is the last name Lando in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lando' has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking climbed from 25524th place to 20829th during this decade, marking an upward shift of 18.39%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this name also rose by 39.38%, going up from 909 in 2000 to 1267 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 26.47% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,524 | #20,829 | 18.39% |
| Count | 909 | 1,267 | 39.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.43 | 26.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lando
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Lando', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (79.65%), followed by Black (9.13%) and Hispanic (7.81%). By 2010, although the largest ethnic group remained White, its share had decreased to 70.56%. There was also a considerable increase in Hispanics, rising to 18.86%, while the percentage of Blacks saw a slight decrease to 7.66%. Another notable change was the appearance of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in 2010, making up 1.03% and 0.39% respectively. At the same time, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.98% to 1.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.65% | 70.56% | -11.41% |
| Hispanic | 7.81% | 18.86% | 141.49% |
| Black | 9.13% | 7.66% | -16.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.5% | -24.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |