Explore the Family Name Longbottom
The meaning of Longbottom
English: topographic name from Longbottom in Luddenden Foot, Yorkshire. The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + botm, bothm ‘valley bottom’.
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How common is the last name Longbottom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Longbottom has seen a subtle decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671st most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 52,169th, a negative change of 5.03%. The actual count of people bearing this surname remained nearly steady, with only one additional person recorded between 2000 and 2010, making a minimal growth of 0.25%. However, the proportion of people named Longbottom per 100,000 residents decreased by 13.33% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #52,169 | -5.03% |
| Count | 397 | 398 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longbottom
In terms of ethnic identity, Longbottom is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority of those with the surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of this group by 0.77% during the decade. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, each of these groups constituted 1.26% of the Longbottoms. There was also a small percentage (1.51%) of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000; however, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Longbottoms were not recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.48% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |