Explore the Family Name Longmuir
The meaning of Longmuir
Scottish: habitational name from Longmuir in Aberdeenshire or High and Laigh Langmuir in Ayrshire, both named with Older Scots lang ‘long’ + muir ‘moor’.
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How common is the last name Longmuir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Longmuir has seen a slight increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,301st most common name and by 2010, it had risen to 79,846th position, marking an improvement of 4.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 210 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, which is a jump of 13.33%. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people with the last name Longmuir per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #79,846 | 4.15% |
| Count | 210 | 238 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longmuir
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Longmuir identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 97.62% to 96.22%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, around 2.94% of the Longmuirs reported Hispanic backgrounds. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation among the people with the surname Longmuir during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.22% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |