Explore the Family Name Langhorst
The meaning of Langhorst
North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named in northern Germany and Gelderland. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Gerhard, Kurt, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Langhorst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Langhorst saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,757th in frequency but fell to 44,500th in 2010, marking a decline of 4.08%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 477 to 483, showing a growth of 1.26%. Nevertheless, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of Langhorst decreased by 11.11%, shifting from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,500 | -4.08% |
| Count | 477 | 483 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langhorst
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of those bearing the Langhorst surname identify as White, with the percentage being 94.76% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.20% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 21.25%, rising from 2.73% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 20.95%, from 2.10% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.2% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.31% | 21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.66% | -20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |