About Lanier
The surname Lanier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "laniere," meaning "strap" or "thong." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made or sold straps or belts. Over time, the name Lanier has evolved and spread to different regions, including England and the United States, where it may have undergone further variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Lanier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lanier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lanier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lanier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lanier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.