Explore the Family Name Longhurst
The meaning of Longhurst
English: habitational name from Langhurst in Limpsfield or Langhurst House in Chiddingfold (both Surrey). The placenames derive from Old English lang ‘long’ + hyrst ‘hillock, copse’.
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How common is the last name Longhurst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Longhurst has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,964th in popularity with a count of 739 people bearing the name. This equates to a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 29,740th and the count had increased by 7.04% to 791, while the proportion remained steady at 0.27 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #29,740 | 0.75% |
| Count | 739 | 791 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longhurst
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes for the surname Longhurst from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, with 93.5% in 2000 increasing slightly to 94.06% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 4.47% in 2000, decreasing marginally to 4.42% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.22% in 2000 and 1.14% in 2010, identified with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Longhurst identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 94.06% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.47% | 4.42% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.14% | -6.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |