Explore the Family Name Langhoff
The meaning of Langhoff
North German (Westphalia) and Danish: habitational name from a farm (Middle Low German hof), probably one with a long, narrow shape (Middle Low German lank ‘long’) or situated at the side (Middle Low German lanke) of a river or hill. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhard, Volker, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Langhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Langhoff has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,342 out of all surnames but dropped to the rank of 36,585 by 2010, marking a change of -3.52%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Langhoff surname increased from 603 in 2000 to 611 by 2010. This indicates a growth rate of 1.33%, even though the proportion per 100k people declined by -4.55 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #36,585 | -3.52% |
| Count | 603 | 611 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langhoff
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Langhoff according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.52% identified as White, a figure which decreased slightly to 95.58% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noteworthy increase in the number of Langhoffs identifying as Hispanic, from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Additionally, for the first time, individuals with the Langhoff surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander and as belonging to two or more races in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of black individuals decreased, going from 1.16% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.58% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.96% | 96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |