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

Langelier, 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 Langelier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langelier in America

Langelier is the 41164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langelier surname appeared 529 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 Langelier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langelier 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 Langelier

The surname Langelier originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "lange" meaning "woolen cloth" and "lier" meaning "to bind or tie," suggesting an early association with the textile trade.

The name first appeared in historical records from the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely an occupational surname referring to a person involved in the production or selling of woolen fabrics. Variations such as Langlier, Langellier, and Langellaye were also found in these early documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Livre Terrier de Philippe d'Harcourt, a 14th-century manuscript from Normandy, which mentions a certain Jehan Langelier. Another early reference is from the 15th century, when a Guillaume Langelier is listed in the tax records of the city of Rouen.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Langelier name began to spread beyond Normandy as families migrated to other parts of France and eventually to the French colonies in North America. In 1636, Jean Langelier, born around 1610 in Normandy, became one of the first settlers of New France, establishing himself in the colony of Quebec.

Notable bearers of the Langelier surname include:

1. Nicolas Langelier (1775-1857), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Louvre's Pavillon de la Bibliothèque.

2. François Langelier (1738-1805), a French painter known for his portraits and historical scenes, who served as a professor at the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture.

3. Sir Hector-Louis Langevin (1826-1906), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the fourth Prime Minister of Canada from 1891 to 1892.

4. Charles Langelier (1850-1925), a Canadian lawyer, politician, and judge who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1915 to 1923.

5. Édouard Langelier (1857-1928), a French-Canadian journalist, novelist, and playwright who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Quebec in the late 19th century.

Overall, the Langelier surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple regions, with its origins rooted in the textile industry of medieval Normandy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langelier

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

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

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