Explore the Family Name Langridge
The meaning of Langridge
1. English: habitational name from Langridge in West Hoathly (Sussex), and perhaps also from Longridge (Lancashire), Langridge (Somerset), or other places so named with Old English lang ‘long’ + hrycg ‘ridge’. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Lengerich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Langridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Langridge has slightly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking moved up from 51,680 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, a change of 1.39%. Meanwhile, the total count of people with this surname also rose by 8.2%, from 378 to 409. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #50,960 | 1.39% |
| Count | 378 | 409 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langridge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Langridge remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, about 94% of those with the surname identified as White. The percentage identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by approximately 17%, from 2.65% to 2.20%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of about 8%, from 2.65% to 2.44%. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 94.38% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 2.44% | -7.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.2% | -16.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |