Explore the Family Name Lanners
The meaning of Lanners
Luxembourgish: unexplained. This surname is also found in Belgium (in Wallonia, mainly in its Luxembourgish-speaking part) and France (mainly Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Chantale.
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How common is the last name Lanners in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanners saw a decrease in its overall popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 38,706th most popular name in 2000, it fell to the 43,006th position by 2010, marking an 11.11% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, dropping by 6.33% from 537 to 503 people. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname Lanners per 100k people also fell by 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #43,006 | -11.11% |
| Count | 537 | 503 | -6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanners
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lanners, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly affiliated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.95% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 96.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Lanners surname, however, increased substantially by 60.4%, rising from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 96.42% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.39% | 60.4% |
| 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% |