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

Langi, 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 Langi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langi in America

Langi is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langi surname appeared 486 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 Langi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langi 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 Langi

The surname LANGI is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "lungo," which means "long" or "tall," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone of a tall stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LANGI can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard diplomatic documents from the 8th to the 11th centuries. The name appears in a document dated around 1150, referring to a landowner named Guglielmo LANGI from the region of Tuscany.

In the 13th century, the name LANGI was documented in the Libro di Montaperti, a chronicle detailing the events leading up to the Battle of Montaperti in 1260. The text mentions a soldier named Raniero LANGI who fought alongside the Ghibelline forces during the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in medieval Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the LANGI family gained prominence in the city of Florence. One notable figure was Giovanni LANGI (1450-1522), a renowned Renaissance painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another influential individual bearing the LANGI surname was Lucrezia LANGI (1585-1650), a prominent female writer and poet from Venice. Her works, which explored themes of love, religion, and societal issues, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and helped establish her as a significant figure in Italian literature.

In the 18th century, the LANGI family expanded their influence beyond Italy. Pietro LANGI (1720-1785), a skilled merchant and banker, established business ventures in various European cities, including London and Paris. His son, Alessandro LANGI (1755-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a successful financier, contributing to the family's growing wealth and status.

Throughout the centuries, the LANGI name has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Langhi, Lunghi, and Longi, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained rooted in its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langi

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

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

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