Explore the Family Name Lango
The meaning of Lango
1. Norwegian (Langø): older form of Langøy, a habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, from lang ‘long’ + øy ‘island’. 2. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly an altered form of Spanish Langa, with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname. 3. East African (mainly Kenya): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Soren. Spanish Armida, Felipe, Jose, Juanita, Luis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lango in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lango has slightly decreased over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,761st most common surname, while in 2010 it moved to the 44,423rd position, marking a decrease by 8.98 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 505 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, a decline of 4.16 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #44,423 | -8.98% |
| Count | 505 | 484 | -4.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lango
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lango, significant changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and having the surname Lango dropped to zero by 2010, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census. However, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races increased, though the data did not specify the increase. Those identifying as White decreased from 55.45% in 2000 to 47.73% in 2010, a decline of 13.92%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 28.80%, from 19.41% to 25%. Furthermore, the Black community saw an increase of 11.87%, moving from 21.98% in 2000 to 24.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.45% | 47.73% | -13.92% |
| Hispanic | 19.41% | 25% | 28.8% |
| Black | 21.98% | 24.59% | 11.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |