Explore the Family Name Lanterman
The meaning of Lanterman
Americanized form of German Lantermann: 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Lanthar (from lant ‘land’ + hari ‘army’) + man ‘man’. 2. habitational name for someone from a farm so named near Elberfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Lanterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Lanterman is a surname that isn't very common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248 and by 2010, it had dropped slightly in popularity to rank 34,314. This represents a slight decrease of 3.21%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of people with the Lanterman surname increased from 648 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 2.01%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.33%, indicating that the surname's popularity did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #34,314 | -3.21% |
| Count | 648 | 661 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanterman
The ethnicity associated with the Lanterman surname is primarily White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.76% of those bearing the name were identified as White, however, this figure dropped to 94.10% by 2010. The data also shows an increase in diversity over the decade. The percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent increased from 0% to 0.76%, while the percentage identifying with two or more races grew significantly from 1.08% to 2.57%. The Hispanic representation within the Lanterman surname also saw growth, increasing from 0.77% to 1.36%. The Black population represented in the Lanterman surname appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.21%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 94.1% | -2.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.57% | 137.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.36% | 76.62% |
| Black | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |