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

Lardner, 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 Lardner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lardner in America

Lardner is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lardner surname appeared 457 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 Lardner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lardner 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 Lardner

The surname Lardner is of English origin, deriving from the Old French word 'lardier', meaning 'the keeper of the larder' or 'the larder servant'. The name first emerged in the Middle Ages, during the 11th and 12th centuries, in various regions of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Lardener'. This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of landholdings and people across England.

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear, such as 'Lardenere' and 'Lardiner'. These spellings reflected the regional dialects and linguistic evolutions of the time. The name Lardner was often associated with individuals employed in households or manors, responsible for managing and overseeing the larder, which was a crucial part of medieval kitchens.

Notably, in the 14th century, a prominent figure named John Lardner was recorded as a member of the Guild of Cordwainers (shoemakers) in the city of London. This association suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial occupational roots and was adopted more broadly within various trades and professions.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lardner surname continued to be well-represented across England, with records indicating families bearing the name in counties like Cheshire, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Lardner (c. 1510-1582), a renowned English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Tilbrook in Bedfordshire.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence through the literary works of Nathaniel Lardner (1684-1768), an eminent English Presbyterian minister and author. His extensive writings on Christian antiquities and the credibility of the Gospel narratives earned him widespread recognition and influenced theological discourse of the time.

Another illustrious bearer of the Lardner surname was Dionysius Lardner (1793-1859), a renowned Irish scientific writer and mathematics professor. His influential works on railway economics and the development of steam locomotion played a crucial role in the advancement of transportation technology during the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout history, the Lardner surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, scholars, clergymen, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the occupational role of managing the larder, the name has transcended its initial connotations and become a respected surname in its own right.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lardner

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

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

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