Explore the Family Name Langs
The meaning of Langs
German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from Slavic lanka ‘meadow, swamp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Langs in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Langs has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Langs ranked 53,659th in popularity with 361 individuals carrying the name. This count dropped slightly to 344 by 2010, pushing the rank to 58,876. Consequently, the proportion of Langs per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 7.69%, falling from 0.13 to 0.12 within the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #58,876 | -9.72% |
| Count | 361 | 344 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langs
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Langs, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 59.56% in 2000 to 60.17% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Black, down from 38.5% to 36.34%. Interestingly, individuals reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010, making up 1.45% and 1.74% respectively. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.56% | 60.17% | 1.02% |
| Black | 38.5% | 36.34% | -5.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |