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

Langa, 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 Langa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langa in America

Langa is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langa surname appeared 350 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Langa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langa 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 Langa

The surname LANGA has its origins in medieval Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lunga," meaning "long" or "tall," which was likely used as a descriptive nickname for an individual with a tall stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LANGA can be found in the historic city of Florence, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in documents dating back to the 13th century. The name was also present in other Tuscan cities, such as Siena and Pisa, during this period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni LANGA (1435-1501) gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Strozzi and the Church of San Salvatore al Monte.

Another historical figure bearing the LANGA surname was Pietro LANGA (1512-1578), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Milan. He served as a cardinal and was instrumental in the reform of canon law during the Council of Trent.

During the Renaissance period, the LANGA family established themselves as influential patrons of the arts in Florence. One member, Giulio LANGA (1527-1592), was a celebrated art collector and patron of renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.

In the 18th century, the LANGA surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Antonio LANGA (1735-1803), a Neapolitan poet and dramatist. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Maria LANGA (1789-1857), a pioneering educator from Venice who established several schools for girls and advocated for women's education at a time when it was not widely accepted.

Over the centuries, the LANGA surname has spread beyond Italy, with descendants migrating to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North and South America, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langa

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

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 Langa 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 Langa 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 Langa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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