Explore the Family Name Lanphere
The meaning of Lanphere
Welsh and English: variant of Lanfear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanphere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lanphere has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Lanphere ranked 34,904 in popularity and had 612 individuals with this surname. By 2010, although the count increased to 629, the rank fell to 35,721, reflecting a decrease in popularity by 2.34%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also declined by 8.7%, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #35,721 | -2.34% |
| Count | 612 | 629 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanphere
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lanphere between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly decreased by 56.11%, from 1.80% to 0.79%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, going from 2.45% to 4.29%, a change of 75.10%. Those identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.80% to 2.38%, an increase of 32.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals slightly decreased from 92.48% to 92.05%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.48% | 92.05% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 4.29% | 75.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.38% | 32.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.79% | -56.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |