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

Lanus, 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 Lanus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lanus in America

Lanus is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lanus surname appeared 207 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 Lanus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lanus 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 Lanus

The surname LANUS originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lane," which referred to a small wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

The earliest known record of the LANUS surname dates back to the 13th century. In 1289, a man named Jean LANUS was listed in the tax records of the village of Laon, located in the Picardy region of northern France. This is one of the first written references to the surname.

In the 14th century, the LANUS name appeared in various legal documents and land records throughout the Picardy and Normandy regions of France. These records often included variations of the spelling, such as Lanus, Laneous, and Lanous.

One notable individual with the LANUS surname was Jacques LANUS, a French nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a judge in the local court of Rouen, Normandy.

During the 16th century, the LANUS name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. In 1543, a Dutch merchant named Pieter LANUS was documented as trading goods between Amsterdam and Antwerp.

In England, the earliest recorded instance of the LANUS surname was in 1582, when a man named William LANUS was listed in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

Another notable figure with the LANUS surname was Jean-Baptiste LANUS, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1635 to 1708. He was best known for his intricate etchings and engravings of religious scenes and portraits.

In the 18th century, the LANUS name continued to appear in various records across Europe. One example is Pierre LANUS, a French soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his bravery in battle.

As the LANUS surname spread throughout the centuries, it also became associated with various place names. For instance, the village of Lanuéjols in southern France was once known as "Lanus" in ancient documents.

While the LANUS surname is not extremely common today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval France and the Old French language. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including noblemen, artists, merchants, and soldiers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lanus

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

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

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