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

Llangari, 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 Llangari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llangari in America

Llangari is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llangari surname appeared 122 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 Llangari.

The history of the last name Llangari

The surname LLANGARI is of Welsh origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh word "llangari," which means "the loved one" or "the cherished one." The name likely originated in the region of Wales, where it was given as a descriptive name to someone who was greatly loved or cherished by their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name LLANGARI can be traced back to the late 13th century in various Welsh manuscripts and records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Gruffydd ap Llangari, who was mentioned in a court record from the year 1287 in the town of Caernarfon, North Wales.

In the 14th century, the name LLANGARI appeared in several Welsh genealogical records, including the "Llyfr Baglan" (Book of Baglan), a collection of Welsh pedigrees and genealogies compiled in the late 14th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in Wales during this time period.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name LLANGARI continued to be found in various Welsh records and documents. Notably, a merchant named Hywel Llangari was recorded in the town of Caernarfon in the year 1492, indicating the presence of the name in trade and commerce.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname LLANGARI was Rhys ap Llangari, a Welsh poet and bard who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his poetic works and contributions to the Welsh literary tradition.

Another individual of note was Sion Llangari, a Welsh soldier who fought in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He was recorded as serving in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell and participated in several notable battles.

In the 18th century, the name LLANGARI continued to be found in various Welsh records and documents, including parish registers and census records. One notable bearer of the name was Gwenllian Llangari, a Welsh landowner and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th century and was known for her charitable works in her local community.

As the centuries progressed, the name LLANGARI spread beyond Wales, with bearers of the name being found in various parts of Britain and, later, in other parts of the world through emigration and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llangari

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

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 Llangari 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.

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

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