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

Lancianese, 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 Lancianese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lancianese in America

Lancianese is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lancianese surname appeared 119 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 Lancianese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lancianese 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 Lancianese

The surname Lancianese originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Abruzzo. It is believed to have derived from the town of Lanciano, which was once known as "Lancianensis" in Latin. The name is thought to have roots dating back to the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lancianese can be found in a document from the year 1296, where a certain "Petrus Lancianensis" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period in Italy.

Lanciano, the town from which the name Lancianese originated, has a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times. It was an important settlement along the Via Valeria, a Roman road that connected the Adriatic coast to Rome. The town's strategic location and fertile lands contributed to its significance throughout various periods of history.

During the Renaissance, the Lancianese family gained prominence in the region of Abruzzo. Records from the 15th century mention a nobleman named Giovanni Lancianese, who held influential positions within the local government and was known for his patronage of the arts.

In the 17th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Antonio Lancianese made significant contributions to the field of natural sciences. He was born in 1623 and was highly respected for his writings on astronomy and mathematics.

Another notable figure with the surname Lancianese was Vincenzo Lancianese, a 19th-century painter and sculptor. Born in 1818, he gained recognition for his skilled depictions of religious and mythological scenes, many of which can still be admired in churches and museums throughout Italy.

The Lancianese family also played a role in the Italian unification movement of the 19th century. Giuseppe Lancianese, born in 1832, was a patriot and soldier who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the famous Expedition of the Thousand, which helped unite the Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout history, variations of the name Lancianese have existed, such as Lanzanese, Lancianesi, and Lancianensis, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the surname over time. However, the core meaning and connection to the town of Lanciano have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lancianese

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

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 Lancianese 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 Lancianese 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 Lancianese was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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