Explore the Family Name Lanton
The meaning of Lanton
English: variant of Langton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanton has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 56,310th, marking a change of -9.16%. The count of people bearing the surname also dropped from 379 to 363 during this period, with a decrease of -4.22%, reducing its proportion per 100,000 from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #56,310 | -9.16% |
| Count | 379 | 363 | -4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanton
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lanton has witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 3.17% to 3.31%. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 49.87% to 45.73%. The Hispanic group saw an increase of 33.10%, moving from 2.90% to 3.86%. However, the largest ethnic identity group associated with the name Lanton is Black, which saw an increase from 42.48% to 45.73% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.87% | 45.73% | -8.3% |
| Black | 42.48% | 45.73% | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.86% | 33.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 3.31% | 4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |