Explore the Family Name Lanzillo
The meaning of Lanzillo
Italian: from a derivative of Lanzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanzillo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanzillo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 56,444th spot, showing a 3.53% decline in rank. However, interestingly, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Lanzillo increased by 2.26% during this period, growing from 354 to 362. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 7.69%, shifting from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #56,444 | -3.53% |
| Count | 354 | 362 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanzillo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Lanzillo were predominantly of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a staggering 97.74% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.41% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census did, however, record a rise in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic from 2000 to 2010, although these figures remain very low. Please note that some data has been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.41% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |