Explore the Family Name Lantzy
The meaning of Lantzy
Possibly an altered form of a German surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lantzy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lantzy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,459 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 35,945, a decline of 4.31%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 622 in 2000 to 624 in 2010 – a growth of 0.32%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence fell from 0.23 to 0.21, reflecting a drop of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #35,945 | -4.31% |
| Count | 622 | 624 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lantzy
In regards to ethnicity, the Census data reveals that people with the Lantzy surname predominantly identify as White, with 95.98% in 2000 and 95.83% in 2010. This domination by one ethnic identity saw little change over the decade, with a minimal drop of 0.16%. The data also shows an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, a rise of 40.00%. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Two or More Races fell by 37.98%, from 1.29% to 0.80%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained fairly steady, with only a slight decrease of 0.56%, from 1.77% to 1.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 95.83% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.76% | -0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.12% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.8% | -37.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |