Find out how popular the last name Longaberger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Longaberger.

Longaberger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Longaberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longaberger in America

Longaberger is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longaberger surname appeared 105 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Longaberger.

The history of the last name Longaberger

The surname Longaberger is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg, where it was initially spelled as "Langeberger" or "Langenberger." The name is derived from the German words "lang" (meaning long) and "Berg" (meaning mountain or hill), suggesting a connection to a person or family residing near a long mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Longaberger can be found in the baptismal records of the village of Oberhausen, near the city of Worms, in the year 1612. Here, the name appears as "Langenberger" for a child named Hans Langenberger.

In the 17th century, variations of the name, such as "Langeberger" and "Langenberger," were also found in the parish records of the towns of Eppingen and Bruchsal, both located in the historical region of Baden-Württemberg.

One notable figure with the surname Longaberger was Johann Longaberger (1734-1811), a German clockmaker and inventor from the town of Pforzheim, who is credited with developing significant improvements to the design and accuracy of pendulum clocks.

Another individual of note was Katharina Longaberger (1786-1862), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Kirchheim unter Teck, whose expertise in natural remedies and traditional medical practices was highly sought after in her time.

In the 19th century, the surname Longaberger began to appear in various parts of North America, as German immigrants brought the name with them to the New World. One such individual was Heinrich Longaberger (1812-1882), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Wilbur Longaberger (1887-1959), an American entrepreneur and businessman from Ohio, founded the Longaberger Basket Company in 1919, which became renowned for its handcrafted baskets and home decor products. His company's success helped to bring greater recognition to the Longaberger name in the United States.

While the name Longaberger may have evolved in spelling over time and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking areas of Europe, where it was likely associated with geographic features or the occupation of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longaberger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Longaberger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Longaberger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Longaberger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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