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

Longworth, 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 Longworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longworth in America

Longworth is the 13775th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longworth surname appeared 2,196 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 Longworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longworth 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 Longworth

The surname Longworth is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name "Longworth," which means "long estate" or "long enclosed area." The name is believed to have originated in the county of Berkshire, where there is a village called Longworth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Longworth can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Longworth in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. The spelling variations during this time included Longworth, Longeworth, and Longworthe.

One notable figure with the surname Longworth was Sir James Longworth (1590-1662), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the 17th century. Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Longworth (1674-1721), an English mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, the Longworth family had established themselves as prominent landowners and industrialists in various parts of England. One member of the family, John Longworth (1719-1790), was a successful businessman and industrialist who owned several coal mines and ironworks in the West Midlands region.

Another notable figure with the surname Longworth was Nicholas Longworth (1782-1863), an American politician and businessman who served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio. He was also a prominent winemaker and is credited with establishing the first commercial vineyards in the Ohio River Valley.

In the 19th century, the Longworth family continued to play a significant role in various fields, including politics, business, and the arts. One member of the family, Alice Longworth (1884-1980), was an American writer and socialite who was known for her wit and charm. She was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Longworth has been associated with various place names and locations in England, such as Longworth in Berkshire, Longworth in Oxfordshire, and Longworth in Gloucestershire. The name has also been linked to other place names with similar meanings, such as Longborough and Longnor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longworth

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

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

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