Explore the Family Name Landow
The meaning of Landow
Americanized form of Jewish Landau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Landow" experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,965th in popularity, with 208 individuals bearing the surname, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 93,921st, with only 195 individuals carrying the name, reducing its representation to 0.07 per 100k. This represents an 11.86% drop in rank and a 6.25% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #93,921 | -11.86% |
| Count | 208 | 195 | -6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landow
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Landow surname identify as White. In 2000, this accounted for 97.12% of the people with this name. However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 93.85%. During the same period, there was a notable appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity among individuals with this surname, increasing from 0.00% in 2000 to 4.10% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 93.85% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |