Explore the Family Name Longer
The meaning of Longer
1. English: distinguishing nickname denoting the taller of two bearers of the same personal name, from Middle English langer, longer ‘longer, taller’ (Old English langra). 2. Americanized form of German Langer. 3. French (mainly Normandy): variant of Longé (see Longe).
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How common is the last name Longer in the United States?
The surname Longer is quite distinctive and not very common in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 68,973rd in popularity but fell slightly to a rank of 77,012 by 2010, a decrease of about 11.66%. The total count of individuals using this surname also declined from 266 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 6.39%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the rate of occurrence for the Longer surname went from 0.1 to 0.08, which is a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #77,012 | -11.66% |
| Count | 266 | 249 | -6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Longer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over time. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reports of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 1.88% to 3.61%. Those identifying as White comprised the majority, although their representation decreased from 82.33% in 2000 to 79.12% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.63% to 3.21%, while those identifying as Black increased from 11.65% to 13.25% in the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.33% | 79.12% | -3.9% |
| Black | 11.65% | 13.25% | 13.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 3.61% | 92.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.21% | 22.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |