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

Landin, 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 Landin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landin in America

Landin is the 7093rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landin surname appeared 4,722 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Landin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landin 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 Landin

The surname Landin has its origins in France and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "lande," which means a heath or moorland. The name was likely initially associated with someone who lived near or worked on a heath or moorland area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Landin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Landin who was a prominent landowner in the village of Landin, located in the Normandy region of France. This place name may have contributed to the surname's development and spread.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Landin gained prominence in France. Notable individuals with this last name include:

1. Jacques Landin (1572-1645), a French philosopher and theologian known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.
2. Marie Landin (1620-1695), a French painter celebrated for her portraits and religious works.
3. Pierre Landin (1683-1748), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

In the 18th century, the surname Landin spread to other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Johann Landin (1740-1820), a German composer and musician who served as the court composer for the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

In the 19th century, the Landin surname also found its way to the Americas. A prominent individual with this last name was Émile Landin (1825-1901), a French-Canadian politician and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the city of Québec.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landin

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

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

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