Explore the Family Name Landwehr
The meaning of Landwehr
North German: 1. composed of the elements Middle Low German lant ‘land’ + were ‘defender’, status name for a border guard, watchman on the ramparts. 2. habitational name from any of various places in northern Germany so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landwehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Landwehr has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,292nd most popular surname but fell to the 12,831st position by 2010, marking a 4.38% drop. However, the count of individuals bearing this last name increased by 3.49% over the same period, from 2,320 in 2000 to 2,401 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people declined by 5.81%, from 0.86 to 0.81, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Landwehr surname increased, its overall prevalence in the population decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,292 | #12,831 | -4.38% |
| Count | 2,320 | 2,401 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.81 | -5.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landwehr
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Landwehr surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group, from 98.19% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw significant increases over the decade, going from 0.34% to 0.46% and 0.69% to 1.50% respectively. The group indicating two or more races also doubled, rising from 0.52% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. No individuals with the Landwehr surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.71% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.5% | 117.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.04% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.46% | 35.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |