Explore the Family Name Longmore
The meaning of Longmore
English: habitational name from Longmorehill Farm in Astley, Worcestershire. The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + mere ‘pool’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longmore in the United States?
The surname Longmore has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held the rank of 23,796 with 992 counts, representing about 0.37 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped marginally to 24,982, despite a small increase in count to 995. The proportion representation also shrunk slightly to about 0.34 per 100,000 people, indicating a decrease of around 8.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #24,982 | -4.98% |
| Count | 992 | 995 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longmore
The ethnic identity associated with the Longmore surname also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most individuals with this surname identified as White (73.39%), followed by Black (20.97%), Hispanic (2.82%), and Two or More Races (2.62%). By 2010, there was a noticeable shift with an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black (24.42%) and Hispanic (4.92%). However, those who identified as White decreased to 68.34%. There was also a slight decrease in individuals identifying as Two or More Races, moving down to 1.81%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.39% | 68.34% | -6.88% |
| Black | 20.97% | 24.42% | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 4.92% | 74.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 1.81% | -30.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |