2000
#14,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,934
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.72
Rare Last name
Landi
An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or near a clearing or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,298 Americans carry the last name Landi. That puts it at #14,358 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,153 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Landi 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Landi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 149,153
Census rank
#14,358
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,004 bearers of the surname Landi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14358th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Landi, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Landi
The surname Landi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "landa," which means "barren land" or "wasteland." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on uncultivated or uninhabited lands.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Landi can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions such as Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Some of these records include the mention of Landi families or individuals in city records, land transactions, and legal documents.
One notable example is the appearance of the name Landi in the "Liber Censuum" (Book of Census) from the late 12th century, which documented land ownership and taxation in the Papal States. This suggests that the Landi family held significant landholdings in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, the Landi family gained prominence in the city of Piacenza, where they held positions of power and influence. One of the most famous members of this family was Uberto Landi (1310-1390), a condottiero (mercenary leader) who served under various rulers and played a crucial role in the wars between the Visconti and Gonzaga families.
Another notable figure with the surname Landi was Costanzo Landi (1520-1562), an Italian poet and dramatist from Piacenza. His works, such as the pastoral play "La Vita Rustica," were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the Landi family established a presence in Naples, where they became involved in the legal profession. Camillo Landi (1615-1690), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Naples, authored several influential works on law and jurisprudence.
Throughout history, the surname Landi has also been associated with various place names, such as Landi (a comune in the province of Piacenza), Landino (a village in Tuscany), and Landinelli (a locality in Emilia-Romagna). These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname or vice versa.
Other notable individuals with the surname Landi include Ortensio Landi (1512-1598), an Italian philosopher and writer from Milan, and Gaspare Landi (1756-1830), an Italian painter and engraver from Piacenza.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Landi
Among Census respondents with the surname Landi, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Landi 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 Landi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.8% · 1,499
- Hispanic or Latino21.6% · 432
- Two or more races2.3% · 47
- Black or African American0.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Landi
Landi 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
#14,604
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,038
+104 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 368 places
2020
#14,358
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,004
-34 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 246 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,236 | 1,934 | 0.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,604 | 2,038 | 0.69 | +104 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 368 places |
| 2020 | #14,358 | 2,004 | 0.67 | -34 bearers (-1.7%) | Up 246 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 Landi 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 | #14,604 | #14,358 | 1.7% |
| Count | 2,038 | 2,004 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.69 | 0.67 | -2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Landi bearers went from 2,038 to 2,004 (-1.7% change). The surname moved up 246 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,604 to #14,358.
FAQ
Landi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Landi?
Name Census estimates that about 2,298 living Americans carry the surname Landi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 149,153 residents.
How common is Landi?
Landi ranks #14,358 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,004 people with the surname Landi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,298), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Landi.
Has Landi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Landi went from 2,038 recorded bearers to 2,004. That is a decrease of 34 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,604 to #14,358.
What does the Census say about the background of Landi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Landi, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Landi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.8% (1,499 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Landi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.8%), Hispanic (21.6%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Landi (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 Landi mean?
An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or near a clearing or pasture. 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 Landi (0.67 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 share the surname Landi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.