Explore the Family Name Lanik
The meaning of Lanik
Czech (Moravian; Láník): status name from Czech láník ‘wealthy farmer’, from lán, a comparatively large measure of land. A láník, the Moravian equivalent of the western Czech sedlák (see Sedlak), was a farmer who farmed one or more lán.
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How common is the last name Lanik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanik has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,700, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 68,547 – a change of 16.1%. The number of people with the surname Lanik also grew during this period, with 215 people in 2000 and 287 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 33.49%. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw an increase of 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #68,547 | 16.1% |
| Count | 215 | 287 | 33.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanik
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Lanik identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.35% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 28.22%, from 3.26% to 4.18%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, there were 2.09%. No changes were recorded for those who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 91.64% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.18% | 28.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |