Explore the Family Name Landolt
The meaning of Landolt
South German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements lant ‘land, territory’ + walt ‘power, reign’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landolt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Landolt has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Landolt was ranked 30,120 in popularity with a count of 734, approximately 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 30,076 and the count to 780, representing about 0.26 per 100,000 people. This shows a growth in usage by 6.27% over the decade, despite a slight decrease in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #30,076 | 0.15% |
| Count | 734 | 780 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landolt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a notable shift. While the majority of individuals with the surname Landolt identified as White in both 2000 (97.14%) and 2010 (96.03%), there was a slight decrease by -1.14%. There was also a visible increase in individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, jumping from 1.23% to 1.92%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a smaller increase, from 1.09% in 2000, to 1.15% in 2010. Interesting to note is that the 2010 Census marked the first time individuals with the surname Landolt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.90%). However, no one with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.03% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.92% | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.15% | 5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |