Explore the Family Name Lantzer
The meaning of Lantzer
German: variant of Lanzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lantzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lantzer" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lantzer was ranked 64,385 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 70,403, a change of -9.35%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname fell from 289 to 278 during the same period, indicating a decrease of -3.81%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also declined by -18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #70,403 | -9.35% |
| Count | 289 | 278 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lantzer
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname "Lantzer" has also shown some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.23% in 2000 to 95.68% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.08% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010, a change of 38.46%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Lantzer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.68% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.88% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |