Explore the Family Name Lannon
The meaning of Lannon
Irish: variant of Lennon. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brighid, Padraic.
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How common is the last name Lannon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lannon has seen moderate growth in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 12,858th most common surname, with a count of 2,194 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the name had moved up to the 12,720th position, an increase of 1.07 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased by approximately 10.62 percent to 2,427 individuals. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which slightly increased from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,858 | #12,720 | 1.07% |
| Count | 2,194 | 2,427 | 10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.82 | 1.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lannon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lannon also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.58 percent), followed by Hispanic (2.01 percent), Black (1.82 percent), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.46 percent), those of two or more races (0.55 percent), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.59 percent). However, in 2010, while the majority still identified as White (91.26 percent), there were significant increases in those identifying as Black (3.50 percent, a 92.31 percent change) and of two or more races (1.11 percent, a 101.82 percent change). Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also rose, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 91.26% | -3.51% |
| Black | 1.82% | 3.5% | 92.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.13% | 55.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.11% | 101.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.78% | 69.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.21% | -64.41% |