Explore the Family Name Langi
The meaning of Langi
1. Indian (Kashmir): Saraswat Brahmin name of unexplained etymology. 2. Filipino: topographic name from langi ‘arid, dry’, a word found in several languages of the Philippines. 3. Tongan: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Langi in the United States?
The surname Langi has seen an increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 46,426th in terms of popularity and had 432 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the surname had climbed to rank 44,270, with 486 people identified with it, marking a 12.5% increase in count over a decade. Despite its rise in rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16, suggesting that the name's prevalence relative to the overall population did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #44,270 | 4.64% |
| Count | 432 | 486 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langi
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights. The majority of those bearing the Langi surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 73.46% in 2010, down by 1.14% from 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 12.96% of the Langi surname holders in 2010, decreasing by 8.22% from 2000. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentage of Whites and Hispanics holding the Langi surname, moving up to 9.47% and 3.09% respectively, from 9.03% and 1.85% in 2000. Notably, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with the Langi surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.31% | 73.46% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 14.12% | 12.96% | -8.22% |
| White | 9.03% | 9.47% | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.09% | 67.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |