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

Longmire, 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 Longmire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longmire in America

Longmire is the 9813th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longmire surname appeared 3,299 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 Longmire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longmire 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 Longmire

The surname Longmire originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "long" and "mere," meaning a long pool or lake, likely referring to a person who lived near such a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1199, where it appears as "Richard de Langmire." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific location, possibly a place called Longmire or a locality with a similar name.

During the medieval period, the Longmire family held lands and properties in various parts of northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name can be found in various historical records, such as the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1349, which mentions a John de Longmire.

In the 16th century, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Longmyre, Longmyre, and Longmire. One notable individual from this era was William Longmire (c. 1520-1589), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York.

As time passed, members of the Longmire family dispersed across different regions of England and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Scotland, where the name became associated with the town of Longmire near Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Among the notable figures bearing the Longmire surname was John Longmire (1766-1833), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal for his distinguished service.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Longmire (1836-1923), a renowned English surgeon and pioneer in the field of abdominal surgery. He made significant contributions to the development of techniques for treating abdominal conditions and was widely respected in the medical community.

In the 20th century, the name Longmire gained further recognition through the accomplishments of individuals like John Barr Longmire (1909-1980), an American surgeon who made important contributions to the field of thoracic surgery and served as the president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Additionally, Walter Longmire (1892-1966), an American writer and screenwriter, is known for his detective fiction novels featuring the character Lieutenant Vance, which were adapted for television and film.

While the Longmire surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark in diverse fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longmire

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

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

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