Explore the Family Name Longfellow
The meaning of Longfellow
English: nickname from Middle English lang, long ‘long, tall’ + felagh ‘fellow’. History: The name made famous in America by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82) of Portland, ME, was introduced to North America by William Longfellow of Yorkshire, England, who settled in Newbury, MA, c.1676.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longfellow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Longfellow dipped slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,429 and by 2010, it had dropped to 14,328, a decrease of 6.69%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.48%, from 2,079 in 2000 to 2,089 in 2010. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100k people, the popularity of Longfellow saw a decline of 7.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,429 | #14,328 | -6.69% |
| Count | 2,079 | 2,089 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.71 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longfellow
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Longfellow shows noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 2.90% while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all experienced increases. The most significant increase was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising by 89.47%, followed by those identifying as Two or more races, which went up by 70.37%. Hispanics also saw a substantial increase of 55.09%. Smaller growth was observed in the percentage of Longfellows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with increases of 24.68% and 26.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 92.2% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.35% | 55.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.3% | 70.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.96% | 24.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.72% | 89.47% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.48% | 26.32% |