Explore the Family Name Lanford
The meaning of Lanford
English: variant of Langford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanford has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lanford was ranked as the 12,971st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 12,607th spot, a change of 2.81%. The overall count of individuals bearing this last name also increased from 2,167 in 2000 to 2,455 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 13.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly grew from 0.8 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,971 | #12,607 | 2.81% |
| Count | 2,167 | 2,455 | 13.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.83 | 3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanford
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census numbers reveal some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 within the Lanford surname. The largest ethnic identity group is White, which represented 86.62% in 2000 and declined slightly to 84.52% by 2010. The representation of Black individuals went up from 4.98% to 5.95%, while Hispanic representation also saw a moderate increase from 6.14% to 6.68%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.51% to 0.45%. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the Lanford surname identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced a slight increase from 0.55% to 0.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.62% | 84.52% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 6.14% | 6.68% | 8.79% |
| Black | 4.98% | 5.95% | 19.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.75% | 45.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.65% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.45% | -11.76% |