2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Langmeier
A German locative surname denoting someone from a long meadow or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Langmeier. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langmeier 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Langmeier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langmeier
The surname Langmeier is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and neighboring areas, during the 13th or 14th century.
The name Langmeier is a compound word derived from the German words "lang," meaning "long," and "meier," which refers to a steward or overseer of an estate or farmland. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in agricultural or land management roles, potentially serving as overseers or administrators of long or extensive estates or properties.
Historical records indicate that variations of the name, such as Langmayr, Langmeyer, and Langmeier, appeared in various medieval documents and charters from the region. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of royal charters and documents from Saxony, where a certain "Hermannus Langmeier" is mentioned in a record from the year 1348.
As the name spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, it became associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Johann Langmeier (1486-1549), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable bearer of the name was Hans Langmeier (1562-1631), a German Renaissance painter known for his religious and historical works.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Langmeier name also appeared in various records and documents related to land ownership and property transactions. For instance, a family by the name of Langmeier is mentioned in the land registry of the town of Nürnberg in the year 1587, indicating their ownership of a substantial estate in the region.
As the Langmeier family spread across different parts of Germany and Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Langmeyer, Langmeyr, and Langmeir. One notable individual with a similar surname was Johann Michael Langmayer (1723-1790), a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of church music in the 18th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Langmeier has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, landowners, and public figures. While the specific origins and early bearers of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence across centuries serves as a testament to its deep-rooted Germanic heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langmeier
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Langmeier 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 Langmeier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 107
- Black or African American3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langmeier
Langmeier 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,089 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,590 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,089 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,590 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 Langmeier 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 | #148,347 | #145,757 | 1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 115 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langmeier bearers went from 111 to 115 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,590 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,757.
FAQ
Langmeier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langmeier?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Langmeier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Langmeier?
Langmeier ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Langmeier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Langmeier.
Has Langmeier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langmeier went from 111 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Langmeier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Langmeier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langmeier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Black (3.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Langmeier (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 Langmeier mean?
A German locative surname denoting someone from a long meadow or pasture. 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 Langmeier (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 surname Langmeier?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.