Explore the Family Name Lanz
The meaning of Lanz
1. South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Lanzo, originally a short form of various compound names with the first element lant ‘land, territory’, but later used as an independent name. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). 2. German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German lanze ‘lance’ for a maker of those weapons. 3. German: habitational name from any of several places called Lanz. Compare Lantz and Lance. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gebhard, Hans, Sepp.
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How common is the last name Lanz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lanz" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 12,355 in 2000, it dropped to 13,344 in 2010, signifying an approximately 8% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with the Lanz surname also saw a minor decline, from 2,306 in 2000 to 2,285 in 2010, marking a less than 1% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 9.41%, from 0.85 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,355 | #13,344 | -8% |
| Count | 2,306 | 2,285 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.77 | -9.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those carrying the Lanz surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Lanz individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by over 35%, while those reporting two or more races surged by nearly 108%. White Lanz individuals decreased slightly by 1.4%, though they continued to represent the majority. The Hispanic segment rose by 25.06%, whereas the Black population saw a significant drop of 65.45%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced an increase of 37.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.51% | 85.3% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.94% | 9.93% | 25.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.62% | 107.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.53% | 35.4% |
| Black | 3.3% | 1.14% | -65.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.48% | 37.14% |