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

Longino, 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 Longino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longino in America

Longino is the 16385th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longino surname appeared 1,757 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Longino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Longino

The surname Longino has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "longinus," which means "tall" or "long." This name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to individuals of remarkable height during that era.

One of the earliest records of the name Longino can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region of southern Italy, dated around the 11th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in the area at that time.

The name Longino has also been linked to the legendary Roman soldier Longinus, who is said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ with a spear during the crucifixion. This association has led some scholars to speculate that the surname may have been adopted by individuals or families claiming descent from this figure.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Longino di Aversa, born around 1220, was a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from the city of Aversa, near Naples. His works on Roman law and legal principles were highly influential during the medieval period.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the surname Longino was Pietro Longino, a 15th-century Italian painter and architect from the city of Treviso. He is known for his contributions to the Renaissance style of art and architecture in the Veneto region.

During the 16th century, the name Longino appeared in several literary works, including the writings of the Italian poet and philosopher Torquato Tasso. In his epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata," Tasso mentions a character named Longino, possibly referencing the legendary Roman soldier.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname Longino was Giovanni Longino, an Italian composer and musician from Naples. He was active during the Baroque period and composed several operas and sacred works.

Another prominent figure with the surname Longino was Francesco Longino, an Italian mathematician and astronomer from the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

While the surname Longino is more commonly found in Italy, it has also been documented in other regions, suggesting that individuals with this name may have migrated to different parts of the world over the centuries. However, the core origin and historical significance of the name remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longino

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

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 Longino 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Longino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Longino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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