Explore the Family Name Longobardi
The meaning of Longobardi
Italian (southern): 1. patronymic or plural form of the ethnic name Longobardo ‘Lombard’ (see Lombard). 2. from Longobardi in Cosenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonso, Arturo, Ciro, Matteo, Pasquale, Adamo, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Domenic, Edmondo, Gennaro, Gino, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Longobardi in the United States?
The surname Longobardi has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 30,264 in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had risen to 28,998 - an increase of 4.18 percent. The actual number of people bearing this surname also grew during this period. There were 730 individuals named Longobardi in the year 2000, increasing to 819 by 2010. This represented a growth rate of 12.19 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also marginally increased from 0.27 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #28,998 | 4.18% |
| Count | 730 | 819 | 12.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longobardi
In terms of ethnicity, the Longobardi surname showed some changes over the decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority who hold this name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.21 percent in 2000 to 90.84 percent in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.01 percent to 6.96 percent. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.82 percent to 1.34 percent. However, there were no recorded individuals with the Longobardi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 90.84% | -4.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 6.96% | 131.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.34% | 63.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |