Explore the Family Name Langwell
The meaning of Langwell
English (rare; mainly northeastern): variant of Longwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Langwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Langwell has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,761st most popular, while by 2010 it had moved up slightly to 40,745th. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade from 505 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.14%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -5.26%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, it didn't keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #40,745 | 0.04% |
| Count | 505 | 536 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langwell
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Langwell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 91.88% and 92.16% of the Langwell population respectively. A small percentage reported having two or more races, although this figure dropped by 33.26% over the course of the decade. The Hispanic representation fell slightly from 2.38% to 2.24%, while the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero. Interestingly, there was an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.88% | 92.16% | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.75% | 3.17% | -33.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.24% | -5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |