Explore the Family Name Langley
The meaning of Langley
1. English: habitational name from any of numerous places called Langley or Longley (in Kent, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Somerset, Shrops, Lancashire, Durham, and many other counties), themselves from Old English lang ‘long’ + lēah ‘wood, glade, clearing’. 2. English: from the Middle English female personal name Langlif (Old Norse Langlíf ‘long’ + ‘life’ or ‘body’). 3. Americanized form of French Langlais.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Langley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Langley has seen a slight fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, Langley was ranked 1208 in terms of popularity and rose to 1289 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.71 percent. The number of people with the Langley surname increased modestly during this period, with a count of 26,560 in 2000 that grew to 27,252 in 2010, an increase of about 2.61 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Langley surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 9.85 in 2000 to 9.24 in 2010, a decline of roughly 6.19 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,208 | #1,289 | -6.71% |
| Count | 26,560 | 27,252 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.85 | 9.24 | -6.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Langley also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. People identified as White with this surname saw a small decrease from 85.09 percent in 2000 to 82.43 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, Black individuals bearing this name rose from 10.26 percent to 11.31 percent. Those indicating Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.60 percent to 2.36 percent, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up from 0.41 percent to 0.50 percent. Individuals reporting two or more races showed the highest growth (45.52 percent), moving from 1.45 percent in 2000 to 2.11 percent in 2010. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a rise from 1.19 percent to 1.30 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.09% | 82.43% | -3.13% |
| Black | 10.26% | 11.31% | 10.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.36% | 47.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.11% | 45.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 1.3% | 9.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.5% | 21.95% |
Langley ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Langley is British & Irish, which comprises 60.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.8%) and Scandinavian (3.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Nigerian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.9% |
| French & German | 21.8% |
| Scandinavian | 3.1% |
| Other | 14.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Langley
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Langley have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
What Langley haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Langley is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hudson, Carver, Foss, Craig, Skinner, Cash, Kuhn, Langford, Deal, Stump.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Langley surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Langley have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Langley" Surname 43.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Langley" Surname 32.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Langley" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Langley" Surname 39.5%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Langley?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Langley are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition