Explore the Family Name Lengel
The meaning of Lengel
Americanized form of Hungarian Lengyel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lengel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lengel saw slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,254th most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 22,421st, a change of -5.49%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, only decreasing slightly from 1,150 to 1,148 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,254 | #22,421 | -5.49% |
| Count | 1,150 | 1,148 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lengel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lengel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Lengels identified as White, with percentages at 98.78% in 2000 and 96.78% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.61% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 0.87% of Lengels. There were no reported Lengels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 96.78% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.66% | 172.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |