Explore the Family Name Lankton
The meaning of Lankton
English: variant of Langton. History: Thomas Lankton, born c.1714 in Hartford County, CT, died 1783 in Litchfield County, CT, was a son of Joseph Langton.
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How common is the last name Lankton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lankton saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lankton was ranked as 79,958 most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 78,040. This represents a 2.4% increase in rank. Moreover, the count of individuals carrying the Lankton surname also rose from 221 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.86%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Lankton surname per 100k people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #78,040 | 2.4% |
| Count | 221 | 245 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lankton
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Lankton surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 97.74% in 2000 to 99.18% in 2010. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy during this period. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities associated with the Lankton surname between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 99.18% | 1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |