Explore the Family Name Lanius
The meaning of Lanius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of an occupational name meaning ‘butcher’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanius has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,890th most common name in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,303rd position, marking a 6.2% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a minimal drop during this decade, from 534 to 527, showing a reduction rate of 1.31%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Lanius decreased by 10% to 0.18 in 2010 from 0.2 in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #41,303 | -6.2% |
| Count | 534 | 527 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanius
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits a small shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the individuals with the surname Lanius identified as White, which accounted for 98.31% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 96.58% in 2010. The group identifying as Black or African American rose from 0% to 2.09%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased to 0.95% in 2010 from no representation in 2000. There were no changes reported in the groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; their representation remained at 0% over the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 96.58% | -1.76% |
| Black | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |