Explore the Family Name Langenbach
The meaning of Langenbach
German: habitational name from any of several places so named, from Old High German lang + dative ending -en + bah ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Klaus, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Langenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Langenbach decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,677th, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank 44,270th, a decrease of 3.73 percent. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 478 to 486 people, representing a growth of 1.67 percent. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Langenbach decreased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #44,270 | -3.73% |
| Count | 478 | 486 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langenbach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts for individuals with the surname Langenbach between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.28 percent in 2000 to 95.06 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification, rising from zero percent in 2000 to 2.67 percent in 2010. There was also a slight increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from zero to 1.23 percent. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased, falling from 1.46 percent to zero. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained stagnant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.06% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |