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

Longinos, 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 Longinos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longinos in America

Longinos is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longinos surname appeared 131 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 Longinos.

The history of the last name Longinos

The surname Longinos is of Greek origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the Byzantine Empire in the 10th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Greek name Longinos, which itself is thought to have stemmed from the Latin word "longinus," meaning "long" or "tall."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Longinos can be found in a manuscript from the 11th century, where it was mentioned as the surname of a Byzantine nobleman named Georgios Longinos. This document provides valuable insight into the use of surnames during that era and suggests that the name was already well-established among the aristocracy.

During the Middle Ages, the name Longinos appeared in various records across the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire, particularly in areas such as Anatolia and the Peloponnese peninsula. It is believed that the name may have been associated with certain professions or occupations, such as soldiers or guardsmen, who were often of tall stature.

In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Demetrios Longinos lived in Constantinople (now Istanbul). He is credited with writing several influential works on rhetoric and literary criticism, which were widely studied and celebrated throughout the Byzantine and Renaissance periods.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Longinos was Georgios Longinos, a Greek military commander who fought alongside the Venetians against the Ottoman Turks during the Siege of Negroponte (modern-day Chalcis) in 1470. His bravery and leadership during the conflict were documented in contemporary accounts.

As the Byzantine Empire declined and eventually fell to the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century, many Greeks bearing the surname Longinos migrated to other regions of Europe, particularly Italy and the Balkans. This diaspora helped to further spread the name across the continent.

In the 16th century, a prominent Greek scholar and physician named Nikephoros Longinos lived in Venice, where he published several works on medicine and philosophy. His contributions to the field of medicine were widely recognized during his lifetime.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Longinos has undergone various spelling variations, such as Longino, Longinus, and Longo, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the Greek tradition of the Byzantine Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longinos

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

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

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