Explore the Family Name Langerud
The meaning of Langerud
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named with lang ‘long’ + rud ‘clearing’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Selmer, Hjalmer, Lars.
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How common is the last name Langerud in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Langerud increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 66,878th most common surname, whereas by 2010, it had moved up to 65,424th place, signifying a 2.17% increase. The number of individuals with the Langerud surname also grew during this period from 276 to 303, indicating a 9.78% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #65,424 | 2.17% |
| Count | 276 | 303 | 9.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langerud
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Langerud identify as White. In 2000, 96.01% identified as such, and this percentage increased to 98.35% in 2010. There was a small proportion (3.26%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010 this figure had dropped to zero. No Langeruds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 98.35% | 2.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |