Explore the Family Name Lanza
The meaning of Lanza
1. Italian: from a dialect or old form of Lancia. 2. Italian: from a short form of a personal nameformed with the suffix -lanza or -lancia, as for example Francalanza and Giallanza. 3. Spanish: from lanza ‘lance’, either a nickname for a soldier (lancer) or occupational name for a lance maker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Carlo, Giovanni, Santo, Umberto, Virna, Aldo, Alfio, Angelo, Antonio, Calogero. Spanish Jose, Mario, Rosario, Jorge, Luis, Ernesto, Gerardo, Joaquin, Julio, Miguel, Otilio, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Lanza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lanza' has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name improved from 6254 in 2000 to 5923 in 2010, reflecting a change of 5.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 15.73% from 5028 to 5819 during the same period. This resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 1.86 to 1.97, marking a 5.91% upswing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,254 | #5,923 | 5.29% |
| Count | 5,028 | 5,819 | 15.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.86 | 1.97 | 5.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanza
The ethnicity tied to the surname 'Lanza' experienced shifts as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 78.66% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 72.88% by 2010, showing a decrease of 7.35%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those carrying the 'Lanza' surname grew from 17.54% to 23.29%, a significant rise of 32.78%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an impressive increase of 64.65%, moving from 0.99% to 1.63%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped notably by 44.22% from 1.47% to 0.82%. The proportion of Black individuals slightly increased from 0.70% to 0.79%, representing a change of 12.86%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation declined by 9.38% from 0.64% to 0.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.66% | 72.88% | -7.35% |
| Hispanic | 17.54% | 23.29% | 32.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.63% | 64.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0.82% | -44.22% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.79% | 12.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.58% | -9.38% |
Lanza ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Lanza is Italian, which comprises 33.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.0%) and French & German (14.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Indigenous American, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.8% |
| British & Irish | 23.0% |
| French & German | 14.2% |
| Other | 28.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Lanza
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Lanza have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 51.60% |
| Campania, Italy | 50.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 50.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 50.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 50.30% |
What Lanza haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Lanza is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Napolitano, Barbieri, Gentile, Marino, Martinelli, Ricci, Farina, Napoli, Conti, Adam.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lanza surname are: H1, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Lanza have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Lanza" Surname 52.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Lanza" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lanza" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lanza" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lanza?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Lanza are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition