2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Langmaack
A surname derived from a Germanic place name referring to a long meadow or field.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Langmaack. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langmaack 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Langmaack in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmaack, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langmaack
The surname LANGMAACK has its origins in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, and it is believed to be derived from the Low German words "lang" (long) and "mack" (meadow or field), suggesting a connection to a long stretch of land or a specific geographic location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LANGMAACK surname appears in a baptismal record from 1632 in the town of Eckernförde, located in Schleswig-Holstein. This document mentions a child named Hans LANGMAACK, born to parents with the same surname. It is possible that the family had already been residing in the area for several generations at that point.
In the late 17th century, the LANGMAACK name appears in various church records and land registers in the nearby towns of Rendsburg and Kiel, indicating the spread of the family across the region. Variations in spelling, such as LANGMACK and LANGMAK, were also observed during this period, reflecting the fluidity of surnames in those times.
A notable individual bearing the LANGMAACK surname was Johann LANGMAACK, a merchant and ship owner who lived in the city of Lübeck in the early 19th century (1789-1862). He played a significant role in the maritime trade of the region and was known for his successful business ventures.
Another prominent figure was Karl LANGMAACK (1845-1915), a lawyer and judge who served in the judiciary system of Prussia, which at the time included parts of northern Germany. He was renowned for his fair and impartial rulings and contributed to the development of legal practices in the region.
In the late 19th century, the LANGMAACK family expanded its presence to other parts of Germany, with some members migrating to larger cities like Hamburg and Berlin. Hans LANGMAACK (1860-1932), a civil engineer, was involved in the construction of several notable bridges and infrastructure projects in Hamburg during this period.
The LANGMAACK surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond, as some family members sought new opportunities abroad. For instance, Wilhelm LANGMAACK (1875-1948), a linguist and academic, spent a significant part of his career teaching German language and literature at universities in the United States.
While the name LANGMAACK is not among the most common surnames in Germany today, it has persisted through the centuries, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to the northern German landscape from which it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langmaack
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmaack, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Langmaack 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 Langmaack surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langmaack
Langmaack 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 179 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 179 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 Langmaack 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 | #153,769 | #153,590 | 0.1% |
| Count | 106 | 104 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langmaack bearers went from 106 to 104 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 179 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #153,590.
FAQ
Langmaack surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langmaack?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Langmaack. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Langmaack?
Langmaack ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Langmaack. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Langmaack.
Has Langmaack become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langmaack went from 106 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Langmaack?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmaack, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Langmaack in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langmaack appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Hispanic (8.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Langmaack (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 Langmaack mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic place name referring to a long meadow or field. 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 Langmaack (0.03 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 Langmaack?
If you just want to know how many people are called Langmaack, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.