Explore the Family Name Lanzo
The meaning of Lanzo
1. Italian: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Lanzo or from a derivative of the occupational name lancere ‘lance maker, lancer’. 2. Spanish: nickname from lanzo ‘throw’, a derivative of the verb lanzar ‘to throw’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Agostino, Biagio, Franco, Luigi. Spanish Miguel, Alfonso, Christiano, Gabina, Luis, Mario, Reinaldo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lanzo in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lanzo saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,949th but dropped to 38,484th by 2010, marking a 10.11% decrease. The count of people with this last name also fell from 611 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, showing a decline of 5.89%. When considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, this last name saw an even steeper fall of 17.39%, dropping from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #38,484 | -10.11% |
| Count | 611 | 575 | -5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lanzo
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lanzo has seen some significant shifts. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (57.94%), followed by Hispanic (38.79%). However, by 2010, the proportion of those identifying as White had decreased by 12.96% to 50.43%, while the Hispanic population increased by 19.26% to 46.26%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also rose slightly from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there was no data available for those identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.94% | 50.43% | -12.96% |
| Hispanic | 38.79% | 46.26% | 19.26% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.61% | 22.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |