Explore the Family Name Longest
The meaning of Longest
English: possibly a shortened form of Longhurst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longest in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Longest' has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010, dropping in rank from 22011 to 22663, a decrease of 2.96%. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Longest' surname increased by 3.1% during the same period, rising from 1098 to 1132. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.32%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with the 'Longest' surname grew, its prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,011 | #22,663 | -2.96% |
| Count | 1,098 | 1,132 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longest
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Longest' surname also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 1.28%, dropping from 97.18% to 95.94%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.09% to 2.39%, a change of 119.27%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 24.39%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, consistent with the 2000 data, but a new category emerged with 0.44% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.94% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.39% | 119.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.62% | -24.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |