Explore the Family Name Longshore
The meaning of Longshore
English: possibly an altered form of Longshaw, a habitational name from Longshaw in Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, and Staffordshire, named from Middle English lang, long + shaw ‘copse, small wood’ (Old English sceaga).
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How common is the last name Longshore in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Longshore experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell in rank from 14,823 to 16,087, a drop of 8.53%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with the surname also saw a minor decline from 1,835 to 1,800, translating into a decrease of 1.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.29% from 0.68 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,823 | #16,087 | -8.53% |
| Count | 1,835 | 1,800 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.61 | -10.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longshore
As for ethnic identity, the Longshore surname showed some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races increased by 51.52% and 52.29%, respectively. The proportion of Whites decreased slightly by 2.37%, while Hispanics rose substantially by 105.26%. The Black population showed a modest increase of 5.57%. However, American Indians and Alaskan Natives with this surname experienced a 14.03% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.65% | 81.67% | -2.37% |
| Black | 10.95% | 11.56% | 5.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.78% | 2.39% | -14.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.33% | 52.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.56% | 105.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.5% | 51.52% |