Explore the Family Name Lanzas
The meaning of Lanzas
Spanish: plural form of Lanza. This surname is most common in Nicaragua.
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How common is the last name Lanzas in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanzas has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 66,676th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 58,876th position. This represents a significant increase of 11.7%. In terms of the number of people with this surname, there were 277 individuals named Lanzas recorded in 2000, growing to 344 by 2010, a growth rate of 24.19%. The proportion of individuals named Lanzas per 100k also increased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #58,876 | 11.7% |
| Count | 277 | 344 | 24.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanzas
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lanzas, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 94.95% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, slightly decreasing to 92.15% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of people identifying as White increased significantly from 4.33% to 7.56%, a change of 74.60%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Lanzas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.95% | 92.15% | -2.95% |
| White | 4.33% | 7.56% | 74.6% |
| 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% |