Explore the Family Name Longton
The meaning of Longton
English: 1. habitational name from Longton in Lancashire. The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. 2. variant of Langton.
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How common is the last name Longton in the United States?
The surname Longton, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,839th and dropped to 55,386th by 2010, a decrease of over 18%. The count of people bearing this surname also diminished from 427 to 371 during this period, marking a decrease of approximately 13%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Longton per 100,000 population fell by nearly 19% from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #55,386 | -18.25% |
| Count | 427 | 371 | -13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Longton surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 93.44% to 92.72%. Those identifying as two or more races also experienced a substantial drop from 2.34% to 1.35%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 3.51% to 4.85%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 92.72% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 4.85% | 38.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.35% | -42.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |