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

Lankow, 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 Lankow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lankow in America

Lankow is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lankow surname appeared 141 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 Lankow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lankow 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 Lankow

The surname LANKOW is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Masuria, located in what is now northeastern Poland. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "lank," meaning "meadow" or "pasture," and may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or pastureland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LANKOW can be found in the historic town of Nidzica, located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship of Poland. In the 16th century, a family with the surname LANKOW was documented as residing in this area, lending credence to the theory that the name originated in the Masuria region.

Throughout the centuries, the LANKOW name has appeared in various historical records and documents, such as church registers, land deeds, and census records. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the 1793 Prussian census, which recorded several LANKOW families living in the villages around Nidzica.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname LANKOW is Jan LANKOW, born in Nidzica in 1612. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the area for several generations. Another notable figure was Michał LANKOW (1725-1792), a local merchant and trader who was known for his successful business ventures in the Masuria region.

In the 19th century, the LANKOW name began to spread beyond its original homeland as families migrated to other parts of Poland and neighboring countries. One prominent individual from this era was Stanisław LANKOW (1832-1901), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

As the Polish diaspora grew in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the LANKOW name also found its way to other parts of the world. For instance, Józef LANKOW (1879-1947) was a Polish immigrant who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the city of Chicago.

Other notable individuals with the LANKOW surname include Weronika LANKOW (1905-1988), a Polish artist and painter known for her avant-garde works, and Kazimierz LANKOW (1927-2002), a respected historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Masuria region.

While the LANKOW name may not be as widespread as some other Polish surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the Masuria region and has been carried by individuals across various walks of life over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lankow

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

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

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