Explore the Family Name Laningham
The meaning of Laningham
Variant of Van Laningham, a surname of Flemish origin (see Van Landingham).
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How common is the last name Laningham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laningham saw a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 49,767 to 54,178, an almost 9% decrease. In terms of count, the number of people with the Laningham surname also dropped slightly, from 396 individuals in 2000 to 381 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 4%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Laningham reduced by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #54,178 | -8.86% |
| Count | 396 | 381 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laningham
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Laningham surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 97.98, which slightly decreased to 96.85 in 2010. There was no recorded change in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable change for people who identified as Hispanic, which increased from 0 in 2000 to 2.10 in 2010. This suggests a slight increase in diversity among those bearing the Laningham name during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.85% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 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% |