Explore the Family Name Longhenry
The meaning of Longhenry
Americanized form of German Langheinrich, a nickname meaning ‘tall Henry’ (see Heinrich). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longhenry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Longhenry has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 61,376 and had a count of 306. A decade later, in 2010, the rank increased to 56,836 and the count rose to 359, marking a change of 7.4 in rank and 17.32 in count. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, an increase from 0.11 to 0.12 was observed, indicating a change of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #56,836 | 7.4% |
| Count | 306 | 359 | 17.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longhenry
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Longhenry, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.69% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.66% in 2010, a change of -2.06%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the data for both years. Additionally, information regarding those who identify with two or more races was also not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 96.66% | -2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |