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

Langstraat, 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 Langstraat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langstraat in America

Langstraat is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langstraat surname appeared 304 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 Langstraat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langstraat 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 Langstraat

The surname Langstraat originates from the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the Dutch words "lang" meaning long and "straat" meaning street, likely referring to a long street or road where the original bearers resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch village of Oudenbosch, located in the province of North Brabant. In a church register from 1587, the name Langstraat appears, suggesting the family had already established roots in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Langstraat name gained prominence in the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great economic and cultural prosperity. Pieter Langstraat, a renowned merchant and trader born in 1625 in Amsterdam, played a significant role in the city's thriving maritime trade.

In the 19th century, the Langstraat surname spread beyond the Netherlands due to emigration. Jan Langstraat, born in 1811 in Rotterdam, was among the first recorded bearers of the name to settle in South Africa, arriving in Cape Town in 1832.

Variations of the spelling include Langstraet, Langstrate, and Langstrat, reflecting regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices over time. Notably, the village of Langstraat in the Dutch province of North Brabant shares its name with the surname, suggesting a potential connection to the name's origins.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Langstraat surname, including:

1. Adriaan Langstraat (1770-1848), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
2. Willem Langstraat (1832-1901), a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives.
3. Johannes Langstraat (1868-1953), a Dutch architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Amsterdam.
4. Cornelis Langstraat (1901-1979), a Dutch writer and journalist who covered World War II.
5. Evelyn Langstraat (1924-2012), a South African tennis player and multiple-time national champion.

While the Langstraat surname may not be among the most common in the Netherlands today, its rich history and origins offer a glimpse into the country's past and the lives of those who shaped its cultural and economic landscape over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langstraat

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

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

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