2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lanini
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "lana," meaning wool or wool trade.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 193 Americans carry the last name Lanini. That puts it at #111,467 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,775,929 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lanini 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
193
1 in 1,775,929
Census rank
#111,467
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
168
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 168 bearers of the surname Lanini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 111467th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lanini
The surname LANINI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lana," which means "wool," suggesting a connection to the wool trade or textile industry that flourished in that area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LANINI surname can be found in the historic documents of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family of weavers and merchants bearing the name, indicating their involvement in the thriving textile business at the time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni LANINI (1290-1368) was a respected merchant and politician in the city of Siena. He played a significant role in the local government and was known for his diplomatic skills in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions.
Another prominent individual with the LANINI surname was Bartolomeo LANINI (1522-1592), a renowned painter from the Tuscan town of Viterbo. His works, which included religious paintings and frescoes, adorned various churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his artistic talent and contribution to the Renaissance art movement.
During the 16th century, the LANINI family expanded its influence to other parts of Italy, with records indicating branches in the cities of Rome and Naples. One notable member was Girolamo LANINI (1548-1618), a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of those cities.
In the 18th century, the LANINI surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of Carlo LANINI (1719-1792), a prolific writer and poet from Milan. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him praise and admiration among literary circles of the time.
Throughout its history, the LANINI surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and artists, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those who bore this name across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lanini
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lanini 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 Lanini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 149
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 9
- Two or more races3.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lanini
Lanini 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
#113,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
+23 bearers (+17.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 7,903 places
2020
#111,467
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 168
+13 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 1,688 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #113,155 | 155 | 0.05 | +23 bearers (+17.4%) | Up 7,903 places |
| 2020 | #111,467 | 168 | 0.06 | +13 bearers (+8.4%) | Up 1,688 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 Lanini 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 | #113,155 | #111,467 | 1.5% |
| Count | 155 | 168 | 8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 12.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lanini bearers went from 155 to 168 (+8.4% change). The surname moved up 1,688 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,155 to #111,467.
FAQ
Lanini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lanini?
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the surname Lanini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,775,929 residents.
How common is Lanini?
Lanini ranks #111,467 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 168 people with the surname Lanini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (193), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Lanini.
Has Lanini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lanini went from 155 recorded bearers to 168. That is an increase of 13 (+8.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #113,155 to #111,467.
What does the Census say about the background of Lanini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lanini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Lanini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (149 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lanini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Lanini (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 Lanini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "lana," meaning wool or wool trade. 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 Lanini (0.06 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 have the last name Lanini?
See how common the surname Lanini is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.