Explore the Family Name Longville
The meaning of Longville
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Longueville-la-Gifart, now Longueville-sur-Scie (Seine-Maritime, France).
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How common is the last name Longville in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Longville has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 110,523 in popularity and was represented by approximately 148 individuals. By 2010, the rank improved to 104,156 with an increased count of about 172 individuals carrying the Longville surname. This corresponds to a 5.76% improvement in rank and a 16.22% increase in the total count over the decade, raising the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.05 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #104,156 | 5.76% |
| Count | 148 | 172 | 16.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Longville
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Longville between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 85.14% in 2000 to 74.42% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Black increased from 12.16% to 18.60%. There was also a new occurrence of Hispanic identity, making up 4.65% of the Longville population in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, nor of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.14% | 74.42% | -12.59% |
| Black | 12.16% | 18.6% | 52.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |