Explore the Family Name Longdon
The meaning of Longdon
English: variant of Longden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longdon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Longdon underwent a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466 in terms of prevalence, but fell to 74,826 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.26%. Nonetheless, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal rise, from 250 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, an increase of 3.2%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #74,826 | -3.26% |
| Count | 250 | 258 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longdon
When considering the ethnic identity tied to the surname Longdon, it's important to note that there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 79.6% to 70.16%, while those identifying as Black experienced a significant increase from 14% to 20.93%. The representation of the Hispanic group also grew noticeably, with a jump of 61.39%, from 3.6% to 5.81%. There was a small decrease in people identifying with two or more races, sliding from 2.8% to 2.71%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 70.16% | -11.86% |
| Black | 14% | 20.93% | 49.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 5.81% | 61.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 2.71% | -3.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |