2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lanari
A surname derived from the Greek word "lana," meaning wool or woolen cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Lanari. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lanari 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Lanari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lanari
The surname Lanari is of Italian origin, originating from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lana," which means wool, suggesting that the name may have been associated with those involved in the wool trade or textile industry during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lanari can be found in the Florentine archives, where a certain Giovanni Lanari was mentioned in the 14th century. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time. Additionally, there are references to the Lanari family in various historical documents from the Renaissance period, indicating their prominence in the cities of Florence and Bologna.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Lanari was Alessandro Lanari, a celebrated painter and architect from Siena. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Tuscany, showcasing his artistic talents and contributions to the Italian Renaissance.
Moving into the 17th century, the name Lanari gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Lanari (1594-1666), a renowned philosopher and theologian from Bologna. His writings on moral philosophy and ethics were widely studied and influential during his time.
Another prominent individual with the surname Lanari was Francesco Lanari (1635-1712), a Bolognese mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Bologna.
In more recent history, Ettore Lanari (1895-1963) was an Italian politician and journalist from Modena. He played an active role in the Italian Socialist Party and served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing his region in the Italian parliament.
Throughout its history, the surname Lanari has been associated with various professions, ranging from artisans and scholars to politicians and leaders, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lanari
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lanari 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 Lanari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lanari
Lanari appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 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 Lanari 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 | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lanari bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Lanari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lanari?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Lanari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Lanari?
Lanari ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Lanari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Lanari.
Has Lanari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lanari went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Lanari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Lanari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lanari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Lanari (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 Lanari mean?
A surname derived from the Greek word "lana," meaning wool or woolen cloth. 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 Lanari (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 people have the last name Lanari?
If you just want to know how common the surname Lanari is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.