Lengle
A German surname derived from the town of Lengeln or Lengerich.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Lengle. That puts it at #59,017 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lengle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#59,017
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
343
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 343 bearers of the surname Lengle in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 59017th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lengle, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lengle
The surname LENGLE is believed to have originated in the region of Germany known as Saxony, sometime in the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "leng", meaning "long", potentially referring to a tall or lanky individual. Alternatively, it may have been a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a long meadow or field.
One of the earliest known recorded instances of the LENGLE name can be found in the Annales Fuldenses, a medieval chronicle from the Frankish Empire, which mentions a nobleman named Lenglus in the year 879 AD. This suggests that the name was in use during the Carolingian period, though its exact origins remain uncertain.
In the 14th century, a man named Johannes Lengle is mentioned in a land registry document from the town of Erfurt, in what is now the German state of Thuringia. This provides evidence that the surname was firmly established in the region by that time.
A notable bearer of the LENGLE name was Matthias Lengle, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1490 to 1552. His works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in several churches and museums throughout Germany.
Another individual of note was Johann Lengle, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1499 to 1568. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and a close associate of Martin Luther.
In the 17th century, a man named Hans Lengle is recorded as having been a master carpenter in the city of Nuremberg, known for his intricate woodwork and furniture designs.
Moving into the 18th century, there is record of a Friedrich Lengle, born in 1712, who was a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Augsburg. His timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.
Over the centuries, the LENGLE surname has seen various spelling variations, such as Lengl, Lengler, and Lengelein, likely due to regional dialects and variations in record-keeping. However, the core name has maintained its Germanic roots and continues to be found throughout Germany and other parts of Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lengle
Among Census respondents with the surname Lengle, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lengle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lengle surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lengle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,017 | #59,017 | 0.0% |
| Count | 343 | 343 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Lengle bearers went from 343 to 343 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #59,017 to #59,017.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lengle
FAQ
Lengle surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lengle?
The surname Lengle holds position #59,017 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lengle surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lengle, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.