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

Longtin, 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 Longtin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longtin in America

Longtin is the 20088th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longtin surname appeared 1,330 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 Longtin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longtin 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 Longtin

The surname Longtin originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "long" and "tein," meaning "long" and "stain" or "tinge," respectively. This combination likely referred to someone with a long, dark complexion or someone of tall stature with a tanned or bronzed appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Longtin can be found in the 13th-century Norman-French cartulary, where it appears as "Longtein." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and scribal errors.

During the 14th century, the name Longtin appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across Normandy. Notable examples include Jehan Longtin, a merchant from Rouen, recorded in 1367, and Richart Longtin, a landowner from Caen, mentioned in a land deed from 1391.

As the Norman nobility expanded their influence throughout Europe, the name Longtin spread to other regions. In England, the Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, includes references to landowners with similar surnames, such as "Longtain" and "Longteign," suggesting a possible connection to the Longtin lineage.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Longtin name was Guillaume Longtin, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Guillaume is believed to have been granted lands in the north of England for his service, establishing a branch of the Longtin family in the region.

In the 16th century, the Longtin name gained prominence in France with the birth of Jean Longtin (1505-1572), a renowned scholar and theologian. Jean Longtin was a prominent figure during the Reformation and served as the Bishop of Avranches from 1560 until his death.

Another notable Longtin was Marie-Catherine Longtin (1632-1718), a French-Canadian settler and one of the filles du roi, or "King's Daughters," sent to New France (modern-day Quebec) to help populate the colony. Marie-Catherine married Jean Gervais in 1661 and had several children, establishing a Longtin lineage in North America.

In the 19th century, Charles-Joseph Longtin (1814-1893) was a prominent lawyer and politician in Quebec. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1854 to 1857 and played a significant role in the political landscape of the time.

The Longtin name has also been associated with various places throughout history. For example, the village of Longtin in Normandy, France, likely derived its name from the surname, reflecting the presence of Longtin families in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longtin

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

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

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