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

Lano, 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 Lano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lano in America

Lano is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lano surname appeared 357 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 Lano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lano 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 Lano

The surname LANO originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lana," meaning wool, suggesting a connection to the wool trade or wool processing industry. The name was particularly prevalent in regions known for their wool production, such as Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LANO surname can be found in a 1387 document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Lano is mentioned as a wool merchant. This provides evidence of the name's association with the wool industry during that time period.

In the 15th century, the LANO surname appeared in several ecclesiastical records, indicating its presence within the Catholic Church. For instance, a Friar Pietro Lano is mentioned in a 1457 manuscript from the Monastery of San Salvatore in Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the LANO family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, the poet and playwright Gian Battista Lano (1524-1593) hailed from Florence and was celebrated for his contributions to Italian literature.

As the centuries progressed, the LANO surname spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Vincenzo Lano (1718-1792), a celebrated architect from Naples who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Aversa.

Another notable individual with the LANO surname was Girolamo Lano (1776-1839), a lawyer and politician from Piedmont who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sardinia during the early 19th century.

The LANO surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France. In Spain, the name was sometimes spelled as "Lanos," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Throughout history, the LANO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, architects, lawyers, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the wool industry in medieval Italy, the name has since transcended its initial associations and become a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lano

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

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

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