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

Lanto, 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 Lanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lanto in America

Lanto is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lanto surname appeared 120 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 Lanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lanto 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 Lanto

The surname Lanto originated in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lanthanus," meaning "hidden" or "obscure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a secluded or remote area.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Lanto surname can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that recorded various Mesoamerican cultures. The name appears in reference to a nobleman from the region of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Lanto was a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the city of Siena. His works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded during the Italian Renaissance.

The Lanto name can also be traced back to the small village of Lanto, located in the province of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy. It's possible that the surname originated from this place name, as it was common for people to adopt the name of their place of origin or residence.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Lanto was a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome. His most famous work was the Palazzo Lanto, which still stands today and is considered a prime example of Renaissance architecture.

In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo Lanto was a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was recognized for his precise calculations of planetary orbits.

Another notable individual with the Lanto surname was Maria Lanto, a 19th-century painter from Naples. Her works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Italy, were widely acclaimed and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

While the Lanto surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its rich history and origins continue to be a source of interest for those studying the etymology and evolution of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lanto

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

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

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