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

Lontine, 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 Lontine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lontine in America

Lontine is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lontine surname appeared 129 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 Lontine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lontine 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 Lontine

The surname LONTINE is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lond," meaning land or estate, and the suffix "-ing," which was used to denote ownership or association. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or owned a particular piece of land.

During the medieval period, the name appears in various historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and tenants in England. One such entry mentions a "Radulfus de Londinge" from Oxfordshire, which could be an early variation of the LONTINE surname.

In the 14th century, records show a William Londyne serving as a member of the Parliament of England in 1382. This suggests that the LONTINE name had gained some prominence by that time.

By the 16th century, the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form. In 1543, a John Lontyne is recorded as being a bailiff in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. This connection to such a renowned figure in English literature adds to the historical significance of the LONTINE name.

Other notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Thomas Lontine (1635-1691), an English merchant and philanthropist who established the Lontine Society in Edinburgh, Scotland, to provide financial assistance to widows and orphans.

2. Esther Lontine (1700-1765), a British writer and poet who published several works in the mid-18th century.

3. Sir William Lontine (1780-1854), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an influential figure in the development of the modern British navy.

4. Margaret Lontine (1825-1901), an American educator and women's rights advocate who founded one of the first schools for girls in New England.

5. Edward Lontine (1867-1945), a British architect known for his work on several iconic buildings in London, including the Savoy Hotel and the Royal Albert Hall.

While the LONTINE surname may not be among the most common in the English-speaking world, its long history and association with notable figures across various fields contribute to its enduring legacy and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lontine

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

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

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