Find out how popular the last name Lahens is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lahens.

Lahens, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lahens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lahens in America

Lahens is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lahens surname appeared 411 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lahens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lahens to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lahens

The surname LAHENS is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "l'ahanc," which means "the valley" or "the low land." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived in or near a valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest known records of the LAHENS surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a medieval manuscript from the region of Normandy. This document mentions a landowner named Jean LAHENS, who owned a sizable estate in a small village near the town of Rouen.

Another notable historical reference to the LAHENS name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book includes an entry for a man named Robert LAHENS, who held a small parcel of land in the county of Sussex.

The earliest recorded birth of an individual with the LAHENS surname dates back to 1492, when a boy named Pierre LAHENS was born in the village of Montfort-sur-Risle, in the province of Normandy. Records indicate that Pierre later became a successful merchant and landowner in the region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the LAHENS surname. One such person was Étienne LAHENS, a French philosopher and theologian who lived during the 16th century. Born in 1532 in the city of Paris, Étienne LAHENS was a prominent scholar at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on theology and moral philosophy.

Another notable figure was Marie LAHENS, a French playwright and novelist who lived during the 18th century. Born in 1745 in the city of Rouen, Marie LAHENS gained recognition for her witty comedies and satirical novels, which often explored the social and political dynamics of her time.

In the 19th century, a man named Jacques LAHENS made a name for himself as a renowned architect and urban planner. Born in 1812 in the town of Lille, Jacques LAHENS was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in Paris, including the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

Finally, one cannot discuss the LAHENS surname without mentioning the renowned French artist and sculptor, Claudine LAHENS. Born in 1920 in the city of Marseille, Claudine LAHENS was celebrated for her abstract sculptures and innovative use of materials. Her works were exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Europe and the United States, and she is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lahens

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lahens.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lahens was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lahens has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lahens was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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