Explore the Family Name Lanter
The meaning of Lanter
Swiss German: possibly from the personal name Lanthar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanter showed a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,499th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 26,975th, marking a 45.82% decline. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,377 in 2000 to 899 in 2010, reflecting a 34.71% reduction. The proportion per 100k people fell from 0.51 to 0.3, a 41.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,499 | #26,975 | -45.82% |
| Count | 1,377 | 899 | -34.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.3 | -41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanter
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lanter surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.42% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.77% by 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic ethnicity, and Black. Those who reported being of two or more races increased by 53.10%, from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.74% to 2.45%, a 40.80% rise. Although a small percentage of the Lanter population, those identifying as Black increased slightly from 0.65% to 0.67%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 93.77% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.45% | 40.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.22% | 53.1% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0.67% | 3.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |