Explore the Family Name Langen
The meaning of Langen
1. German: patronymic from Lang. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so named. 3. Dutch (De Langen): variant of Lang. 4. American shortened form of Dutch Van Langen. Some characteristic forenames: German Bodo, Gunther, Heinz, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Langen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Langen experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Langen ranked 28,548 in terms of surname popularity within the United States but fell to 32,268 in 2010, marking an overall decrease of 13.03 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 786 in 2000 to 714 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 9.16 percent. This resulted in a decreased proportion per 100,000 people by 17.24 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #32,268 | -13.03% |
| Count | 786 | 714 | -9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Langen also saw changes as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of individuals identifying as White and carrying the surname Langen slightly decreased from 96.95 percent in 2000 to 95.38 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.89 percent in 2000 to 1.40 percent in 2010 – a change of 57.30 percent. Additionally, the data shows that in 2010, 0.84 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not recorded in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a minimal increase, from 1.53 percent in 2000 to 1.54 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.38% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.54% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.4% | 57.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |