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

Langone, 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 Langone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langone in America

Langone is the 21633rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langone surname appeared 1,205 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 Langone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langone 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 Langone

The surname Langone has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lunga," meaning "long," suggesting a connection to a physical attribute or a place name.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Langone surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century, where it appears in various forms, such as Longone and Lungone. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 14th century, the name Langone is mentioned in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. This suggests that the surname was well-established in the area during that period.

During the Renaissance, the Langone family produced notable individuals, such as Girolamo Langone (1508-1592), a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar born in Naples. His writings on civil law and jurisprudence were widely influential in his time.

In the 17th century, the name Langone appears in connection with the town of Longone al Segrino, a small municipality located in the province of Como, Lombardy. This place name may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the Langone surname was Giuseppe Langone (1710-1792), an Italian painter and fresco artist from Naples. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout southern Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of the Langone family.

In the 19th century, the Langone surname gained recognition through the achievements of Pietro Langone (1836-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and contributed to the development of legal reforms during the early years of the unified Italian state.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Domenico Langone (1889-1962) was a prominent Italian sculptor and ceramist who worked extensively in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. His works can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy, celebrating the artistic legacy of the Langone family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langone

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

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

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