2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sangl
From locality called the Sangl.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Sangl. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sangl 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Sangl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sangl, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sangl
The surname SANGL is of German origin, dating back to the early 16th century. It was derived from the old German word "sangel," which means "a small, narrow valley or ravine." The name was initially found in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, where such geographical features were common.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANGL surname can be traced back to a manuscript from 1517, which mentions a certain Hans Sangl, a farmer from the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria. This village is renowned for its famous Passion Play, which has been performed every ten years since the 17th century.
In the 1600s, the SANGL name appeared in several church records and land deeds in the Tyrol region, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Sangl (1620-1688), a renowned woodcarver and sculptor who created intricate altarpieces for churches throughout the region.
During the 18th century, the SANGL surname spread to other parts of Europe as families migrated in search of better opportunities. In 1743, a man named Georg Sangl (1703-1778) was recorded as one of the first settlers in the town of Galicia, now part of modern-day Poland.
In the 19th century, the SANGL name gained prominence in the world of academia and literature. Heinrich Sangl (1828-1901) was a respected German philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
Another notable figure was Karl Sangl (1867-1934), an Austrian writer and journalist who became known for his satirical works critiquing the social and political climate of his time.
As the centuries passed, the SANGL surname spread further afield, with bearers of the name found in various parts of Europe, as well as in North and South America, where many immigrated in search of new opportunities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sangl
Among Census respondents with the surname Sangl, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sangl 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 Sangl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.9% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sangl
Sangl 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,341 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-13 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,341 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 12,182 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 Sangl 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 | #140,157 | #152,339 | -8.7% |
| Count | 119 | 106 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sangl bearers went from 119 to 106 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 12,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #152,339.
FAQ
Sangl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sangl?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Sangl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Sangl?
Sangl ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Sangl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Sangl.
Has Sangl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sangl went from 119 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Sangl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sangl, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Sangl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.9% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sangl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.9%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Sangl (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 Sangl mean?
From locality called the Sangl. 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 Sangl (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 are called Sangl?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Sangl, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.