Explore the Family Name Langel
The meaning of Langel
1. Swiss German and East German: from the nickname Langel ‘the tall one’, a diminutive of Lang. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places called Langel.
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How common is the last name Langel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Langel has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 19,775 in popularity and it slid down to 23,065 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 16.64 percent. The number of individuals carrying the surname also fell from 1,260 in 2000 to 1,108 in 2010, noting a drop of roughly 12.06 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction of about 19.15 percent, moving from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,775 | #23,065 | -16.64% |
| Count | 1,260 | 1,108 | -12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.38 | -19.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Langel. While there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010, the other categories saw varying degrees of fluctuation. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.05 percent in 2000 to 91.97 percent in 2010, a marginal drop of 2.21 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 2.38 percent to 1.90 percent. However, the Black category saw an increase, climbing up from 2.86 percent in 2000 to 4.24 percent in 2010, which represents an increase of 48.25 percent. Furthermore, a new category emerged in 2010: Two or more races, accounting for 1.26 percent of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 91.97% | -2.21% |
| Black | 2.86% | 4.24% | 48.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 1.9% | -20.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |