Explore the Family Name Longsworth
The meaning of Longsworth
English (Lancashire): variant of Longworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Longsworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Longsworth has increased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 36,463 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 32,236 by 2010. This represents an upward change of approximately 11.59%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname rose from 579 to 715 in the same period, an increase of 23.49%. The proportion of people named Longsworth per 100k also climbed 14.29% from 0.21 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #32,236 | 11.59% |
| Count | 579 | 715 | 23.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longsworth
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Longsworth also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the breakdown was as follows: White (59.93%), Black (21.42%), Hispanic (11.40%), and individuals identifying with two or more races (5.70%). There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native associating with this surname. By 2010, there was a notable decrease in those who identified as White (-14.12%) and those identifying with two or more races (-38.60%). However, there were increases in those identifying as Black (+37.77%) and Hispanic (+21.49%). Again, no changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.93% | 51.47% | -14.12% |
| Black | 21.42% | 29.51% | 37.77% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 13.85% | 21.49% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% | 3.5% | -38.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |