Find out how popular the last name DeLangel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeLangel.

DeLangel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeLangel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLangel in America

DeLangel is the 11524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLangel surname appeared 2,729 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeLangel.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLangel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeLangel

The surname DELANGEL has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French phrase "de l'angel," which means "of the angel." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a church or place associated with angels or angelic symbols.

The earliest known record of the name DELANGEL appears in a document from the 13th century, where it is spelled "De Langel." This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spellings were not yet established. Over the centuries, the name evolved into its current form, DELANGEL.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname DELANGEL was Jean DELANGEL, a merchant from the city of Lyon, who lived in the late 15th century (circa 1460-1520). He was known for his successful trade in silk and other luxury goods, which brought wealth and prominence to his family.

During the 16th century, the DELANGEL family gained further prominence with the birth of François DELANGEL (1515-1590), a renowned French jurist and legal scholar. He served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris, one of the most prestigious legal institutions in France at the time.

In the 17th century, the name DELANGEL became associated with nobility when Louis XIV granted the title of Comte (Count) to Pierre DELANGEL (1620-1689) in recognition of his service to the crown. Pierre's descendants continued to hold this noble title for several generations.

Another notable figure with the surname DELANGEL was Marie-Antoinette DELANGEL (1737-1793), a French noblewoman who was guillotined during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution. Despite her tragic end, she is remembered for her courage and loyalty to the monarchy.

The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent DELANGEL family in the field of art and culture. Auguste DELANGEL (1810-1876) was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his depictions of religious and mythological subjects. His brother, Louis DELANGEL (1815-1889), was a respected writer and critic, contributing to various literary journals of the time.

While the name DELANGEL has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, due to migration and intermarriage with other families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLangel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeLangel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeLangel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeLangel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeLangel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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