Explore the Family Name Lanyi
The meaning of Lanyi
Hungarian (Lányi): habitational name for someone from aplace called Lány. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Gabor, Geza, Janos.
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How common is the last name Lanyi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lanyi has seen a slight increase in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name climbed from 83,618th in 2000 to 83,541st in 2010, reflecting a minor rise of 0.09%. In terms of actual count, the number of people with the Lanyi surname increased by 7.66% from 209 in 2000 to 225 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #83,541 | 0.09% |
| Count | 209 | 225 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanyi
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lanyi surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a decline in this group from 97.13% in 2000 to 92.00% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census data for 2010 did show a small percentage (2.67%) identifying as having two or more races and another small group (3.11%) identifying as Hispanic. Neither of these categories were represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 92% | -5.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |