2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lanhart
An English surname derived from the Old High German term for "land hart" meaning brave soldier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Lanhart. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lanhart 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Lanhart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lanhart
The surname Lanhart is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German words "Land" meaning "land" or "country" and "Hart" meaning "hard" or "strong." This combination likely referred to a person who lived in a rural area or was known for their strength and fortitude.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lanhart can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. A man named Hans Lanhart was listed as a landowner and farmer in the year 1372. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Johann Lanhart, a German theologian and reformer who was born in 1492 and died in 1565. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and worked closely with Martin Luther.
The Lanhart surname also spread to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and the Netherlands. In the 17th century, there are records of a Dutch merchant named Pieter Lanhart, who was involved in the spice trade with the East Indies.
In the 18th century, a German composer named Johann Lanhart (1726-1789) gained recognition for his work in the classical music tradition. His compositions were performed in various courts and concert halls across Europe.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Lanhart, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1801 to 1875. He was known for his writings on ethics and morality, and his works were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.
Over the centuries, the Lanhart surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Landhart, Landhard, and Landharte. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.
While the Lanhart name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and documented instances mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and origins of this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lanhart
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lanhart 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 Lanhart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lanhart
Lanhart 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-11 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,305 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,736 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 19,305 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,736 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 Lanhart 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 | #147,253 | #152,989 | -3.9% |
| Count | 112 | 105 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lanhart bearers went from 112 to 105 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,736 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,989.
FAQ
Lanhart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lanhart?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Lanhart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Lanhart?
Lanhart ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Lanhart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Lanhart.
Has Lanhart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lanhart went from 112 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Lanhart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Lanhart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lanhart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Black (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Lanhart (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 Lanhart mean?
An English surname derived from the Old High German term for "land hart" meaning brave soldier. 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 Lanhart (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 Lanhart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.