Explore the Family Name Langhorne
The meaning of Langhorne
English: 1. apparently from Middle English lang ‘long’ + horn ‘horn’, later modified to Standard English Longhorn. Perhaps the nickname alluded to a long fingernail or toenail, one of the senses of horn in Middle English. 2. (northern): habitational name from Longthorn Hill in Soulby (Westmorland), possibly named with Old English lang ‘long’ + horn ‘projecting piece of land’, although the earliest record of this place (Longhorne-crooke, 1693) is very late; it may have been so called after the English surname (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Langhorne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Langhorne has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,981st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 22,173rd position. This represents a slight decline of -0.87%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,100 to 1,165 during this period, an increase of 5.91%. The proportion of individuals with the Langhorne surname per 100,000 also saw a small decrease from 0.41 to 0.39, a change of -4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,981 | #22,173 | -0.87% |
| Count | 1,100 | 1,165 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Langhorne
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Langhorne also saw some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname continues to be Black, increasing slightly from 55.18% in 2000 to 56.05% in 2010. The White ethnicity associated with Langhorne decreased from 40.18% to 38.71%. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 2% to 2.32%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.82% to 2.06%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.18% | 56.05% | 1.58% |
| White | 40.18% | 38.71% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.32% | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.06% | 13.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |