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

Lani, 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 Lani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lani in America

Lani is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lani surname appeared 336 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 Lani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lani 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 Lani

The surname LANI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the late Middle Ages. It may have derived from the Italian word "lana," which means wool, suggesting that the name was likely associated with the wool trade or textile industry prevalent in that area during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LANI surname dates back to the 14th century, where it appears in a document from the city of Florence. This document mentions a certain Giovanni LANI, who was a wool merchant operating in the city's thriving textile industry.

Another notable historical reference to the LANI surname can be found in the records of the Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful families in Renaissance Florence. In the late 15th century, a man named Lorenzo LANI was employed as a secretary in the Medici household, indicating the family's prominence and standing within the city's elite circles.

The name LANI also appears in several historical manuscripts and records from other parts of Italy, suggesting that the family may have migrated or established branches in different regions over time. For instance, in the 16th century, a prominent artist named Battista LANI was active in the city of Siena, known for his contributions to the Sienese School of painting.

Moving forward in history, one notable figure bearing the LANI surname was Vincenzo LANI, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist. Born in Bologna in 1637, LANI was renowned for his sacred music compositions and served as the organist at several prestigious churches in his hometown.

Another prominent individual with the LANI surname was Giuseppe LANI, an Italian architect and engineer who lived in the 18th century. LANI was responsible for designing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in his native Tuscany, including the Church of San Gaggio in Montepulciano and the restoration of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

While the LANI surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich historical roots and associations with the textile industry and Renaissance Italy remain an integral part of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lani

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

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

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