Explore the Family Name Longaker
The meaning of Longaker
Americanized form of Norwegian Langåker, a cognate of English Longacre. Compare Langager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Longaker saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank shifted from 52,608 to 52,619, marking a minor change of 0.02%. However, despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Longaker surname increased by 6.49%, with its number rising from 370 to 394. The proportion of people with the surname Longaker per 100k also declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #52,619 | -0.02% |
| Count | 370 | 394 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longaker
Discussions on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Longaker, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, show interesting dynamics over the decade. In 2000, 94.05% of those bearing the Longaker surname identified themselves as White. This percentage decreased to 86.04% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% in 2000 to 7.87% in 2010. A smaller but still significant increase was noted among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with rises of 31.85% and 22.22% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 86.04% | -8.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 7.87% | 316.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.3% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.78% | 31.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |