Explore the Family Name Longtin
The meaning of Longtin
Altered form of French Lonquetin, itself a variant or an altered form of Lanquetin: from a derivative of the personal name Anquetil, a variant of Anctil, with fused definite article l’. History: Jérôme Longtin/Lonquetin from Paris, France, married first Marie-Catherine Marie in Montreal, QC, in 1684, and second Marie-Louise Dumas in Laprairie, QC, in 1704. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Armand, Huguette, Jacques, Ludger, Marcel, Normand, Pierrette, Thaddee.
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How common is the last name Longtin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Longtin has decreased slightly in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 19526 to 20088, a change of -2.88%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.99% from 1279 to 1330 individuals during the same period. The proportion of people with the Longtin surname per 100,000 population also experienced a slight decline of -4.26%, going from 0.47 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,526 | #20,088 | -2.88% |
| Count | 1,279 | 1,330 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longtin
In terms of ethnicity, according to the U.S. Decennial Census data, the vast majority of Longtins identified themselves as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 97.65% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase, rising from 1.17% to 1.20%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the percentage of Longtins increased from 0.78% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010, marking a 170.51% rise. No Longtins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.09% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 2.11% | 170.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.2% | 2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |