2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lamano
A surname derived from Italian meaning "the hand."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Lamano. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Lamano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamano, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (28.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lamano
The surname LAMANO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "la mano," which translates to "the hand." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with their hands, such as a craftsperson or artist.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAMANO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard kingdom in northern Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This could indicate that the name has its roots in the Lombard culture and language, which heavily influenced the development of the Italian language and surnames.
In the 10th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname LAMANO residing in the city of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. This family is mentioned in several historical chronicles and legal documents from the time, indicating that they held a prominent position within the local nobility.
During the Renaissance period, the LAMANO surname gained further prominence with the birth of Girolamo LAMANO (1498-1567), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Messina, Sicily. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Sicily and southern Italy, showcasing his skill and artistic talent.
Another notable individual with the LAMANO surname was Giuseppe LAMANO (1623-1692), a Baroque-era Italian composer and organist. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, and served as the organist at the city's Cathedral for several decades, contributing significantly to the development of sacred music during that time.
In the 18th century, the LAMANO surname found its way to the Spanish territories in the Americas, with records indicating the presence of a Pedro LAMANO (1712-1784) in the city of Havana, Cuba. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to play an influential role in the economic and social life of the island.
Throughout the centuries, the LAMANO surname has also been associated with various places and regions in Italy, such as the towns of Lamano in the Veneto region and Lamano in the Lombardy region. These place names may have contributed to the development and spread of the surname, as individuals often adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamano
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamano, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (28.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lamano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.2% · 70
- Asian and Pacific Islander28.4% · 31
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lamano
Lamano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,366 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,366 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,056 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lamano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #150,205 | -4.9% |
| Count | 116 | 109 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lamano bearers went from 116 to 109 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,205.
FAQ
Lamano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lamano?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Lamano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Lamano?
Lamano ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Lamano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lamano.
Has Lamano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lamano went from 116 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Lamano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamano, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (28.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lamano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.2% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lamano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (28.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lamano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lamano mean?
A surname derived from Italian meaning "the hand." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lamano (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Lamano?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.