Explore the Family Name Longstaff
The meaning of Longstaff
English (mainly northeastern): variant of Langstaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longstaff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Longstaff showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,497 and it dropped down to 45,253 in 2010, showing a change of -1.7. The count of people with the surname increased modestly from 455 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, a change of 3.96. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 5.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #45,253 | -1.7% |
| Count | 455 | 473 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longstaff
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals bearing the Longstaff surname remain predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.63% identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 94.71% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 3.30% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. Hispanic representation also fell from 2.86% to 2.54%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 94.71% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.54% | -11.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 1.48% | -55.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |