Explore the Family Name Langlais
The meaning of Langlais
French: ethnic name for an Englishman, from Anglais ‘Englishman’, with fused definite article l’. Compare Langley. History: In North America, this surname was originally also a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Englishmen (or English-speaking men) who settled in the French speaking QC. Daniel Sargent dit Sérien and Langlais from Worcester, MA, married Marguerite Lavoie in Rivière-Ouelle, QC, in 1718. Joseph Weber dit Langlais from Boston, MA, married Marie-Charlotte Guillet in Cap Saint-Ignace, QC, in 1725. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Pierre, Emile, Marcel, Normand, Albertine, Armand, Cecile, Enoil, Herve, Jacques, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Langlais in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Langlais has experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,016 and dropped to 18,286 by 2010, indicating a 1.5% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,428 in 2000 to 1,518 in 2010, reflecting a 6.3% growth rate. The proportion per 100k also decreased by approximately 3.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,016 | #18,286 | -1.5% |
| Count | 1,428 | 1,518 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langlais
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Langlais based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noteworthy changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as white, but this percentage reduced from 93.7% in 2000 to 89.39% in 2010. The percentage identifying as black saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 2.87% in 2000 to 5.67% in 2010. There was also a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.61% to 2.37%. New groups emerged in the 2010 census - 0.66% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.59% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where previously there were no recorded percentages in these categories. Those identifying with two or more races remained essentially static, with a negligible decrease from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 89.39% | -4.6% |
| Black | 2.87% | 5.67% | 97.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.37% | 47.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.32% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |