Explore the Family Name Lantagne
The meaning of Lantagne
Altered form of French Lanteigne. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Alphe, Armand, Cecile, Emile, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Lantagne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lantagne has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,963rd most common surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 50,564th spot marking a 3.27% decrease. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname marginally increased from 404 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, a growth of 2.23%. However, when considering the population proportion per 100,000 individuals, the prevalence of the Lantagne surname dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #50,564 | -3.27% |
| Count | 404 | 413 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lantagne
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Lantagne surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this rate decreased slightly to 97.58% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of those identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.21% of the Lantagnes, whereas no such representation existed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.58% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |