Explore the Family Name Lanzer
The meaning of Lanzer
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lanz or Lanze.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lanzer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lanzer was ranked 44,574th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slid to the 46,902nd position. This represents a decline of 5.22%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 454 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a marginal drop of 0.22%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lanzer per 100,000 declined by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #46,902 | -5.22% |
| Count | 454 | 453 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanzer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Lanzer identify as White. In fact, the percentage of Whites with this surname increased marginally from 97.36% in 2000 to 97.79% in 2010. There was also a small Hispanic representation among those bearing the surname, though its share dropped by 37.50%—from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 97.79% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.1% | -37.5% |
| 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% |