Explore the Family Name Longstreet
The meaning of Longstreet
1. English: topographic name from Longstreet in Enford, Wiltshire. The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + strǣt ‘Roman road, street’. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of Dutch Langstraat, cognate with 1 above. History: The confederate general James Longstreet (1821–1904), was born in SC, came from an old Dutch family in New Netherland with the name Langestraet; he was the nephew of Augustus B. Longstreet, a Methodist clergyman born in Augusta, GA, in 1790.
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How common is the last name Longstreet in the United States?
The surname Longstreet ranked 14,745 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 15,171 in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This indicates a minor decline of approximately 2.89% in its popularity over the decade. However, the count of individuals with the Longstreet surname increased from 1,847 in 2000 to 1,942 in 2010, displaying an increase of about 5.14%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010, showing a small dip of around 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,745 | #15,171 | -2.89% |
| Count | 1,847 | 1,942 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longstreet
When it comes to the ethnic identities associated with the surname Longstreet, the trends show some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw increases of 36.73% and 65.05%, respectively. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly by 107.22%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with the Longstreet surname experienced a slight decrease of 4.61%. The Black community saw a modest increase in the usage of the surname by 6.02%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a minimal decrease of 5.13% in the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.98% | 67.71% | -4.61% |
| Black | 24.58% | 26.06% | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.01% | 107.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 1.85% | -5.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.7% | 65.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.67% | 36.73% |