2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Langloss
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "long wood" or "long meadow."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Langloss. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langloss 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Langloss in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langloss, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langloss
The surname Langloss has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name that may have contained the elements "lang" (meaning long) and "loss" (a term possibly related to a stream or waterway).
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Langloss can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and records from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Langeloss" and "Langelosch," suggesting its locational origins.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Langloss was Johann Langloss (c. 1420-1492), a respected scholar and theologian from the city of Erfurt, in present-day Thuringia, Germany. His writings on theology and philosophy were highly regarded during his time.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Friedrich Langloss (1567-1628), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were influential in the development of Baroque music.
The Langloss name also appears in historical records from the Netherlands, indicating a possible migration or connection between the German and Dutch regions. One such example is Pieter Langloss (1602-1678), a Dutch merchant and trader who played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch East Indies Company.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Langloss surname was Maria Langloss (1720-1795), a German painter and engraver known for her intricate engravings of landscapes and religious scenes. Her works were highly sought after by collectors throughout Europe.
Over the centuries, the Langloss surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Langlos, Langelosch, and Langeloss, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was prevalent. While the name may have originated from a specific location, its bearers have made their mark across various fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of European history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langloss
Among Census respondents with the surname Langloss, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Langloss 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 Langloss surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langloss
Langloss appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,299 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,299 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 Langloss 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 | #157,234 | #150,935 | 4.0% |
| Count | 103 | 108 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langloss bearers went from 103 to 108 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,299 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,935.
FAQ
Langloss surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langloss?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Langloss. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Langloss?
Langloss ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Langloss. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Langloss.
Has Langloss become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langloss went from 103 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Langloss?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langloss, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Langloss in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langloss appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Langloss (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 Langloss mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "long wood" 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 Langloss (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 have the last name Langloss?
You can see how many people are called Langloss on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.