Explore the Family Name Langelier
The meaning of Langelier
French: from the personal name Angelier, with fused definite article l’. The personal name is derived from the ancient Germanic name Angilhari, composed of the elements Angil ‘Angle’ (see Engel 1) and hari ‘army’. History: Sébastien Langelier from Fresquienne in Seine-Maritime, France, married Marie (de) Beauregard in Quebec City, QC, in 1665. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Lucien, Normand, Solange, Valmore, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Langelier in the United States?
The surname Langelier, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight shift in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. It moved from rank 39,756 to 41,164, a decrease of 3.54%. Despite the drop in popularity ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Langelier surname increased from 520 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 5.26% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #41,164 | -3.54% |
| Count | 520 | 529 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langelier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Langelier surname showed some changes over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.92% identified as White, which declined slightly to 94.14% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity during both years, while the percentage identifying as Black showed a significant increase, moving from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010 - a change of 59.74%. The "Two or more races" category appeared in 2010 with a small presence of 1.70%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.14% | -2.87% |
| Black | 1.54% | 2.46% | 59.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |