2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Langello
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with wool or fabric.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Langello. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Langello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langello
The surname Langello is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
One of the earliest known records of the name Langello can be found in the historic town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. In a document dated 1237, a nobleman named Guglielmo Langello is mentioned as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive term related to the local geography or landscape.
Another theory suggests that Langello may have derived from the Latin word "lancea," meaning "spear" or "lance." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who excelled in the use of this weapon or was associated with a profession related to it.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Langello family gained prominence in various parts of northern Italy. One notable figure was Pietro Langello, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Verona between 1280 and 1348. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 15th century, the name Langello appeared in historical records in the city of Venice. A merchant named Marco Langello is mentioned in a document from 1472, indicating his involvement in the lucrative trade routes of the Venetian Republic.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Langello was Girolamo Langello, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in Milan from 1510 to 1583. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Langello family established itself in various parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Luca Langello, a renowned painter and fresco artist, was born in Bologna in 1625 and gained recognition for his works in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Langello family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the city of Palermo. One of the most notable figures from this era was Giuseppe Langello, a lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Sicilian independence movement against the Spanish rule in the late 1700s.
Throughout history, the surname Langello has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including scholars, artists, merchants, and political figures. While its origins remain somewhat uncertain, the name has left an enduring mark on Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langello
Among Census respondents with the surname Langello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Langello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Langello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langello
Langello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+19 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 7,588 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-23 bearers (-17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,197 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 7,588 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-17.3%) | Down 21,197 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Langello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,249 | #149,446 | -16.5% |
| Count | 133 | 110 | -17.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -26.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langello bearers went from 133 to 110 (-17.3% change). The surname moved down 21,197 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #149,446.
FAQ
Langello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langello?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Langello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Langello?
Langello ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Langello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Langello.
Has Langello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langello went from 133 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 23 (-17.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Langello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Langello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Langello (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Langello mean?
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with wool or fabric. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Langello (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Langello?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.