2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Langenbrunner
A German surname meaning "from the long spring" or "near the long well".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 155 Americans carry the last name Langenbrunner. That puts it at #131,120 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,211,318 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Langenbrunner 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
155
1 in 2,211,318
Census rank
#131,120
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
135
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 135 bearers of the surname Langenbrunner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131120th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenbrunner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Langenbrunner
The surname Langenbrunner has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the German words "langen," meaning "long," and "brunnen," referring to a well or spring. The name likely originated as a topographic name, describing someone who lived near a long well or spring.
The earliest recorded instances of the Langenbrunner name can be found in various German records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a person named "Conradus Langenbrunner" is referenced in an entry from the year 1332.
A prominent bearer of the Langenbrunner name was Heinrich Langenbrunner (1438-1508), a renowned German theologian and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His writings on theology and canon law were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Johann Langenbrunner (1492-1548), a German cartographer and mapmaker who produced some of the earliest detailed maps of Central Europe. His works were instrumental in advancing the field of cartography during the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the Langenbrunner family had established a presence in the region of Franconia, where the name is associated with several villages and towns. One such place was the village of Langenbrunner, which likely derived its name from the family's presence in the area.
The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent military figure, Friedrich Langenbrunner (1720-1792), who served as a general in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War. His bravery and tactical prowess earned him widespread recognition and several military honors.
Another noteworthy bearer of the Langenbrunner name was Katharina Langenbrunner (1854-1931), a German educator and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her efforts contributed to the advancement of gender equality and social reforms in Germany.
Throughout its history, the Langenbrunner surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, mapmakers, military leaders, and social reformers, reflecting the diverse contributions made by those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Langenbrunner
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenbrunner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Langenbrunner 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 Langenbrunner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 126
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 8
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Langenbrunner
Langenbrunner 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+4 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 4,828 places
2020
#131,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
-5 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 8,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +4 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 4,828 places |
| 2020 | #131,120 | 135 | 0.05 | -5 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 8,056 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 Langenbrunner 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 | #123,064 | #131,120 | -6.5% |
| Count | 140 | 135 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Langenbrunner bearers went from 140 to 135 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 8,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #131,120.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Langenbrunner
FAQ
Langenbrunner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Langenbrunner?
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the surname Langenbrunner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,211,318 residents.
How common is Langenbrunner?
Langenbrunner ranks #131,120 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 135 people with the surname Langenbrunner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (155), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Langenbrunner.
Has Langenbrunner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Langenbrunner went from 140 recorded bearers to 135. That is a decrease of 5 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #131,120.
What does the Census say about the background of Langenbrunner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Langenbrunner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (0.7%). 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 Langenbrunner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (126 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Langenbrunner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (0.7%). 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 Langenbrunner (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 Langenbrunner mean?
A German surname meaning "from the long spring" or "near the long well". 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 Langenbrunner (0.05 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 have the last name Langenbrunner?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Langenbrunner at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.