Explore the Family Name Langtry
The meaning of Langtry
English: habitational name from Langtree in Lancashire, which is recorded as Longetre c.1190, and perhaps occasionally from Langtree in Devon, which is recorded as Langetre in 1228. The placenames derive from Old English lang ‘long, tall’ + trēow ‘tree’.
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How common is the last name Langtry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Langtry showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,406th in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 56,972nd, reflecting a 0.76% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 332 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, an increase of 7.83%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Langtry surname remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #56,972 | 0.76% |
| Count | 332 | 358 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langtry
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicated that the majority of individuals with the Langtry surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.59% identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.09% by 2010. There was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.09% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |