2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Longsoldier
A surname denoting someone who was a soldier for an extended period of time.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Longsoldier. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Longsoldier surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Longsoldier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Longsoldier, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Longsoldier
The surname LONGSOLDIER is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the term "longsoldyer," which referred to a soldier who served for an extended period, often in the king's army or during times of war.
The name is thought to have first emerged in the county of Yorkshire, where many individuals bearing this surname were recorded in historical documents. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon a soldier who had distinguished himself through his lengthy service or exceptional bravery on the battlefield.
One of the earliest known references to the LONGSOLDIER name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1297, which lists a William Longsoldyer as a taxpayer. Additionally, the surname appears in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a record of landholders in England compiled in the late 13th century, further indicating its presence during this time period.
In the 14th century, the LONGSOLDIER name gained prominence in the historic city of York. Records from the York Minster Church reveal that a Robert Longesoldier was a member of the clergy in 1356. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its military origins and was being adopted by individuals from various walks of life.
During the 15th century, the LONGSOLDIER surname continued to be documented in various regions of England. One notable figure was John Longesoldier, a merchant from the city of Bristol, who is mentioned in the Bristol Customs Accounts of 1461.
In the 16th century, the surname underwent several spelling variations, including Longsouldieur, Longsouldiore, and Longsoldere. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling that were common during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the LONGSOLDIER surname was Thomas Longsoldier, born in 1532 in the village of Wigan, Lancashire. He was a yeoman farmer and is mentioned in the Wigan Parish Records of 1568.
Another notable figure was Sir William Longsoldier (1587-1657), a distinguished military officer who served in the English Civil War. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty to the Royalist cause.
In the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of England, as well as to the American colonies. John Longsoldier (1624-1698), a merchant from London, was among the early settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving in 1638.
Throughout the centuries, the LONGSOLDIER surname has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including soldiers, clergymen, merchants, and farmers. While its origins can be traced back to the military, the name has evolved to encompass a broader range of professions and social classes.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Longsoldier
Among Census respondents with the surname Longsoldier, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Longsoldier bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Longsoldier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native88.4% · 99
- White4.5% · 5
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Longsoldier
Longsoldier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,753 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,753 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Longsoldier surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #147,954 | -1.2% |
| Count | 113 | 112 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Longsoldier bearers went from 113 to 112 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,753 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,954.
FAQ
Longsoldier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Longsoldier?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Longsoldier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Longsoldier?
Longsoldier ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Longsoldier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Longsoldier.
Has Longsoldier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Longsoldier went from 113 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Longsoldier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Longsoldier, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Longsoldier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Longsoldier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (88.4%), White (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Longsoldier (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Longsoldier mean?
A surname denoting someone who was a soldier for an extended period of time. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Longsoldier (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Longsoldier?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.