Explore the Family Name Longenberger
The meaning of Longenberger
Altered form of German Langenberger, a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Langenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Longenberger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Despite an increase in the count from 335 to 351 during this period, the rank of the surname fell from 56,979 to 57,914, indicating a decrease in its relative popularity. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12, suggesting that while more people bear the surname, it has not become significantly more common in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #57,914 | -1.64% |
| Count | 335 | 351 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Longenberger surname identify as White. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.81% in 2000 to 97.72% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% to 1.71%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or having two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 97.72% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |