Explore the Family Name Longanecker
The meaning of Longanecker
Americanized form of German Langenecker (see Longenecker).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longanecker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Longanecker saw a significant change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Longanecker ranked 39,240 in terms of the most common surnames, with a count of 528 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen considerably to 79,598, reflecting a decrease of about 102.85 percent. The number of people carrying the Longanecker surname also dropped by approximately 54.73 percent over this decade, from 528 to just 239. This decline is further highlighted by the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, showing a decrease of about 60 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #79,598 | -102.85% |
| Count | 528 | 239 | -54.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.08 | -60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longanecker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Longanecker. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Longaneckers identified as White, with percentages of 95.08 and 95.4 respectively, denoting a slight increase of 0.34 percent. There was also a minor presence of Hispanic ethnicity among the Longaneckers, which increased from 2.46 percent in 2000 to 2.93 percent in 2010, marking an increase of 19.11 percent. In 2000, there was a small representation (1.33 percent) of individuals who identified with two or more races, but this figure fell to zero by 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the surname Longanecker in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 95.4% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.93% | 19.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |