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

Lantin, 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 Lantin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lantin in America

Lantin is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lantin surname appeared 184 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 Lantin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lantin 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 Lantin

The surname Lantin is believed to have originated in France, likely in the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "lantin," which referred to a type of woolen cloth or fabric made in the French town of Lantigny.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lantin name can be found in the Parisian tax rolls of 1292, which list a "Jehan Lantin" as a cloth merchant residing in the city. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those involved in the textile trade or production of the lantin fabric.

In the 14th century, the Lantin surname appears in various municipal records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These include mentions of individuals such as Guillaume Lantin (born c. 1320) from the town of Rouen, and Marguerite Lantin (born c. 1375) from Amiens.

During the Renaissance period, the Lantin name gained some prominence with the birth of the French humanist scholar and poet Hugues Lantin (1497-1573). Born in Lille, Lantin was a renowned Latin poet and professor at the University of Paris, known for his eloquent works and contributions to classical literature.

In the 17th century, the name Lantin can be found in the annals of the French military. Notable figures include Captain Jacques Lantin (1625-1691), a decorated officer who served in the Wars of the Fronde and the Dutch War under King Louis XIV.

Another prominent individual from this era was the French architect and engineer Pierre Lantin (1648-1718). Lantin was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications, including the Citadelle of Lille and the Abbey of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.

As the centuries passed, the Lantin surname continued to be present in various historical records across France and beyond. Other notable individuals bearing this name include the French composer and organist Antoine Lantin (1758-1829), and the 19th-century Belgian painter and engraver Louis Lantin (1804-1865).

While the surname Lantin has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and its association with the textile industry and the production of the lantin fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lantin

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

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

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