2000
#66,476
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 278
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Langenkamp
A German surname meaning "long field" or "long meadow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 370 Americans carry the last name Langenkamp. That puts it at #66,171 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 926,363 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langenkamp 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
370
1 in 926,363
Census rank
#66,171
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
323
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 323 bearers of the surname Langenkamp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 66171st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langenkamp
The surname Langenkamp has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "lang" meaning "long" and "kamp" meaning "field" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a long field or meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Langenkamp can be found in a document from the city of Cologne, dated around the 13th century. The document mentions a certain "Heinrich Langenkamp," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Langenkamp was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Heidelberg. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on various theological subjects.
During the 16th century, a man named Christoph Langenkamp was a notable artist and engraver from the city of Nuremberg. His woodcuts and engravings were highly regarded and can be found in various collections across Europe.
In the 17th century, a famous bearer of the Langenkamp name was Johann Langenkamp, a German composer and organist. He was celebrated for his church music compositions and served as the organist at the St. Michael's Church in Hamburg.
Another notable figure with the surname Langenkamp was Friedrich Langenkamp, a 19th-century German writer and poet. He was born in 1809 and became known for his romantic poetry and his contributions to the literary scene of his time.
Over the centuries, the surname Langenkamp has also been associated with various places and geographical locations in Germany. For example, there is a small village called Langenkamp in the state of Lower Saxony, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.
While the surname Langenkamp is predominantly of German origin, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical regions of Germany, where it first emerged and gained significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langenkamp
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Langenkamp 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 Langenkamp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 297
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 17
- Two or more races2.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langenkamp
Langenkamp 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
#63,698
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 313
+35 bearers (+12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 2,778 places
2020
#66,171
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 323
+10 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 2,473 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #66,476 | 278 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #63,698 | 313 | 0.11 | +35 bearers (+12.6%) | Up 2,778 places |
| 2020 | #66,171 | 323 | 0.11 | +10 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 2,473 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 Langenkamp 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 | #63,698 | #66,171 | -3.9% |
| Count | 313 | 323 | 3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | -1.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langenkamp bearers went from 313 to 323 (+3.2% change). The surname moved down 2,473 positions in the national ranking, going from #63,698 to #66,171.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Langenkamp
FAQ
Langenkamp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langenkamp?
Name Census estimates that about 370 living Americans carry the surname Langenkamp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 926,363 residents.
How common is Langenkamp?
Langenkamp ranks #66,171 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 323 people with the surname Langenkamp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (370), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Langenkamp.
Has Langenkamp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langenkamp went from 313 recorded bearers to 323. That is an increase of 10 (+3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #63,698 to #66,171.
What does the Census say about the background of Langenkamp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Langenkamp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (297 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langenkamp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Langenkamp (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 Langenkamp mean?
A German surname meaning "long field" or "long meadow". 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 Langenkamp (0.11 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 Langenkamp?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.