Explore the Family Name Lanoix
The meaning of Lanoix
French: from la noix ‘the nut’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name to a gatherer and seller of nuts. Compare Lanoie, Lanway, and Lenway. History: In North America, this surname was originally (also) a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Louis Énouille dit Lanoix from Paris, France, who married Marie-Madeleine Delaunay in Quebec City, QC, in 1712. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Lanoie, Lanway, and Lenway.
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How common is the last name Lanoix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanoix has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 135,837th and rose to rank 128,249th by 2010, showing a growth of 5.59%. The number of people bearing this last name also increased from 114 in 2000 to 133 in 2010, representing an increase of 16.67%. The proportion of individuals with the Lanoix surname per 100,000 people grew by 25%, moving from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #128,249 | 5.59% |
| Count | 114 | 133 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanoix
The Decennial U.S. Census provides further information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lanoix. The data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as either White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a decrease in the percentage of those who identified as White, dropping from 52.63% to 43.61%, indicating a change of -17.14%. Conversely, during the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Black, rising from 45.61% to 51.88%, a change of 13.75%. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (3.76%) reported having two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.61% | 51.88% | 13.75% |
| White | 52.63% | 43.61% | -17.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |