Explore the Family Name Landsman
The meaning of Landsman
1. Americanized form of German Landsmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: topographic or status name from Middle High German lantsman, German Landsmann, Yiddish landsman ‘(fellow) countryman’. Compare Landman, see also Lander 1. 2. Dutch: cognate of 1 above, from Middle Dutch lantsman ‘(fellow) countryman’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Israil, Lasar, Mandel, Mascha, Mayer.
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How common is the last name Landsman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Landsman has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,866th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 21,144th spot, marking a 3.3% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,108 in 2000 to 1,242 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 12.09%. This indicates that the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 citizens also grew by 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,866 | #21,144 | 3.3% |
| Count | 1,108 | 1,242 | 12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landsman
The ethnic identity associated with the Landsman surname has diversified over the same time period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 96.75% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. Other ethnic groups also identify with the surname Landsman. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, which represents a 155.56% change. Additionally, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic rose from 1.08% to 1.85%, a 71.30% increase. Lastly, the proportion of individuals who belong to two or more races also saw an increase from 0.90% to 1.13%, reflecting a 25.56% change. However, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.36% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.85% | 71.3% |
| Black | 0.63% | 1.61% | 155.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.13% | 25.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |