Explore the Family Name Langhans
The meaning of Langhans
German: distinguishing nickname for a tall man (see Lang) called Hans. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus, Helmut, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Langhans in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Langhans has slightly decreased in its rank from 48021 in 2000 to 48160 in 2010, indicating a mild decline of 0.29%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.04% from 414 to 439 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #48,160 | -0.29% |
| Count | 414 | 439 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langhans
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Langhans identify as White. The percentage has shown a slight increase from 98.07% in 2000 to 98.18% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Also, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 98.18% | 0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |