Explore the Family Name Longnecker
The meaning of Longnecker
Altered form of German Langenecker (see Longenecker).
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How common is the last name Longnecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, popularity data for the surname Longnecker demonstrates a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 17,734, but dropped to 18,474 by 2010 - a change of -4.17%. However, the count of people with this surname actually increased during this period, rising from 1,457 in 2000 to 1,497 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.75%. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline of -5.56%, shifting from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,734 | #18,474 | -4.17% |
| Count | 1,457 | 1,497 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longnecker
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Longnecker is White, which decreased slightly from 96.36% in 2000 to 95.93% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in individuals who identify with two or more races, climbing from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic slightly decreased from 1.51% to 1.47%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were almost nonexistent in 2000, but by 2010, a small percentage (0.53%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the latter category saw no representation. No individuals identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.93% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.6% | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.47% | -2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |