Explore the Family Name Lanteigne
The meaning of Lanteigne
French (Normandy): probably a nickname for a miller, derived from Latin antenna, a term used to denote the sails of a windmill. It is formed with definite article l’. This surname is no longer found in France, while in North America it is also reported to be an altered form of the variant Lentaigne, of which a few examples are still found in France. Compare Lantagne.
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How common is the last name Lanteigne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanteigne saw a noticeable decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 67,936 to 75,317 during this decade, representing a decrease of 10.86%. Simultaneously, the count (the number of people with the surname) also decreased from 271 to 256, a change of -5.54%. This drop in numbers also led to a slight reduction in the proportion of people with the Lanteigne surname per 100,000 population, which declined by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #75,317 | -10.86% |
| Count | 271 | 256 | -5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanteigne
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Lanteigne, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates very little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. The vast majority, over 98%, identified as White in both years, with only a minuscule decrease of 0.10% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 98.05% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |