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

Longstreet, 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 Longstreet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longstreet in America

Longstreet is the 15171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longstreet surname appeared 1,942 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 Longstreet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longstreet 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 Longstreet

The surname Longstreet is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "long" and "straet," which together mean "long street" or "long road." The name likely originated in the Middle Ages, when many surnames were derived from physical features or locations associated with a person's place of residence or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Longstreet surname dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk, England, where it was spelled as "Longstrete." This variation suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived along a particularly long street or road.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the surname appeared in various records and manuscripts across England, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. It was often spelled differently, such as "Longstrate," "Longstrat," or "Longstreyt," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era.

One notable historical figure with the Longstreet surname was Sir James Longstreet (1821-1904), a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He served under General Robert E. Lee and played a crucial role in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.

Another noteworthy individual was Augustus Baldwin Longstreet (1790-1870), an American teacher, minister, and humorist. He was known for his satirical works, including the book "Georgia Scenes," which provided a humorous portrayal of life in the southern United States during the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, John Longstreet (1920-1993) was an American writer and illustrator, best known for his children's books, such as "The Jolly Barnyard" and "The Jolly Woodchuck."

The Longstreet surname can also be found in various place names throughout England, such as Longstreet in Somerset and Longstreet Manor in Hampshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname, further emphasizing its connection to long streets or roads.

It is worth noting that while the Longstreet surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longstreet

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

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

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