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UK surname

Longworth

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a long enclosure or from Longworth, Oxfordshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 1,912 people recorded with the Longworth surname, ranking it #2,279 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,945, ranked #3,294, down from #2,279 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Dean and Blackburn. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Longworth is 2,403 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 1.7%.

1881 census count

1,912

Ranked #2,279

Modern count

1,945

2016, ranked #3,294

Peak year

1911

2,403 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Longworth had 1,912 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,279 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,945 in 2016, ranked #3,294.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2,403 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Longworth surname distribution map

The map shows where the Longworth surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Longworth surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Longworth over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1,296 #2,212
1861 historical 1,408 #2,030
1881 historical 1,912 #2,279
1891 historical 2,039 #2,264
1901 historical 2,242 #2,414
1911 historical 2,403 #2,131
1997 modern 1,967 #3,097
1998 modern 2,019 #3,136
1999 modern 2,047 #3,127
2000 modern 2,026 #3,133
2001 modern 2,064 #3,025
2002 modern 2,067 #3,087
2003 modern 2,022 #3,088
2004 modern 1,980 #3,145
2005 modern 1,958 #3,146
2006 modern 1,946 #3,167
2007 modern 1,966 #3,169
2008 modern 1,987 #3,164
2009 modern 2,021 #3,184
2010 modern 2,065 #3,189
2011 modern 1,999 #3,235
2012 modern 1,903 #3,321
2013 modern 1,983 #3,265
2014 modern 2,001 #3,258
2015 modern 1,976 #3,269
2016 modern 1,945 #3,294

Geography

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Where Longworths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Dean, Blackburn, Bolton-le-Moors and Bury (Walmersley and Tottington, Heap),Middleton (Birtle with Bamford, Pilsworth). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bolton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Manchester Lancashire
2 Dean Lancashire
3 Blackburn Lancashire
4 Bolton-le-Moors Lancashire
5 Bury (Walmersley and Tottington, Heap),Middleton (Birtle with Bamford, Pilsworth) Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bolton 034 Bolton
2 Bolton 031 Bolton
3 Bolton 033 Bolton
4 Bolton 017 Bolton
5 Bolton 032 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Longworth

These lists show first names that appear often with the Longworth surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Longworth

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Longworth, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Longworth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Longworth household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Longworth is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Longworth is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Longworth falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Longworth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Longworth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Longworth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Longworth surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1,653 Longworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.46x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1,653 7.46x
Cheshire 54 1.31x
Surrey 44 0.48x
Middlesex 38 0.20x
Yorkshire 37 0.20x
Northamptonshire 25 1.42x
Durham 13 0.23x
Northumberland 9 0.32x
Essex 6 0.16x
Hampshire 6 0.16x
Gloucestershire 5 0.14x
Lanarkshire 5 0.08x
Denbighshire 4 0.57x
Derbyshire 4 0.14x
Lincolnshire 3 0.10x
Staffordshire 2 0.03x
Caernarfonshire 1 0.13x
Monmouthshire 1 0.07x
Royal Navy 1 0.45x
Sussex 1 0.03x
Warwickshire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Farnworth in Lancashire leads with 152 Longworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 114.57x.

Place Total Index
Farnworth 152 114.57x
Lower Darwen 123 423.26x
Blackburn 111 18.84x
Halliwell 61 75.69x
Manchester 55 5.52x
Great Bolton 52 17.73x
Over Darwen 48 27.14x
Worsley 47 34.43x
Kearsley 45 96.59x
Little Bolton 45 15.81x
Chorley 43 34.60x
Middle Hulton 42 320.37x
Tottington Lower End 39 37.06x
Pilkington 35 41.61x
Salford 34 5.22x
Horwich 28 115.94x
Great Lever 27 114.94x
Pendleton In Salford 27 10.23x
Liverpool 26 1.93x
Westleigh 23 45.74x
Hulme 21 4.54x
Little Lever 21 74.15x
Bedford 19 41.02x
Kirkdale 19 5.10x
Newton 19 11.13x
Heaton 18 192.72x
Cuerdon 17 463.22x
Everton 17 2.41x
Chorlton On Medlock 16 4.55x
Battersea 15 2.18x
Northampton St Sepulchre 14 15.68x
Birkenhead 13 3.96x
Sandbach 13 37.01x
Bermondsey 12 2.16x
Harpurhey 12 39.05x
Sharples 12 49.96x
West Derby 12 1.85x
Wuerdle Wardle 12 17.85x
Adlington 11 53.06x
Toxteth Park 11 1.47x
Cheetham 10 6.05x
Samlesbury 10 205.34x
St Pancras London 10 0.67x
Tonge With Haulgh 10 23.20x
Whalley 10 30.99x
Cowpen 9 14.08x
Myerscough 9 367.35x
Pennington In Leigh 9 21.18x
Rumworth 9 28.44x
Walton Le Dale 9 15.13x
Barton Upon Irwell 8 4.80x
Crompton 8 12.69x
Halifax 8 2.95x
North Meols 8 3.69x
Oswaldtwistle 8 10.22x
Preston 8 1.35x
Quarlton 8 462.43x
Rainhill 8 56.38x
Starforth 8 242.42x
Bury 7 2.77x
Dilworth 7 51.58x
Duston 7 43.94x
Huddersfield 7 2.60x
Lambeth 7 0.43x
Layton With Warbreck 7 8.61x
Livesey 7 18.01x
Pendlebury 7 14.97x
St Marylebone London 7 0.70x
Stranton 7 3.75x
Tyldesley Cum Shakerley 7 10.98x
Alverstoke 6 4.33x
Ardwick 6 3.00x
Ashton Under Lyne 6 1.24x
Bollington In 6 16.36x
Denton 6 12.23x
Hammersmith London 6 1.31x
Haughton 6 18.58x
Huyton With Roby 6 23.12x
Newton In Makerfield 6 8.85x
Westminster St James 6 3.13x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Longworth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 144
Elizabeth 84
Sarah 68
Alice 64
Ellen 61
Ann 52
Margaret 43
Jane 34
Hannah 27
Martha 27
Annie 24
Betsy 20
Maria 19
Emma 17
Eliza 14
Nancy 14
Betty 12
Esther 11
Isabella 11
Agnes 10
Edith 10
Elizth. 10
Ada 8
Emily 8
Matilda 8
Clara 7
Frances 7
Harriet 6
Louisa 6
Catherine 5
Margret 5
Amy 4
Caroline 4
Fanny 4
Harriett 4
Lavinia 4
Bertha 3
Betsey 3
Eliz. 3
Ethel 3
Gertrude 3
Grace 3
Lucy 3
Priscilla 3
Rachel 3
Susan 3
Susannah 3
Charlotte 2
Lillian 2
Lilly 2

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Longworth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 131
Thomas 111
William 111
James 98
Joseph 44
George 38
Henry 35
Richard 30
Robert 24
Samuel 24
Peter 19
Albert 12
Charles 12
Edward 12
Lawrence 12
Alfred 10
Daniel 8
Wm. 8
Frank 6
Harry 6
Herbert 6
Levi 6
Thos. 6
Arthur 5
Ralph 5
Benjamin 4
Edwin 4
Geo. 4
Jonathan 4
Walter 4
Adam 3
Ernest 3
Frederick 3
Moses 3
Noah 3
Oliver 3
Solomon 3
Aaron 2
Chas. 2
David 2
Edgar 2
Elias 2
Ellis 2
Fred 2
Green 2
Harvey 2
Major 2
Nathaniel 2
Shepherd 2
Willm. 2

FAQ

Longworth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Longworth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,912 people were recorded with the Longworth surname. That placed it at #2,279 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Longworth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,945 in 2016. That gives Longworth a modern rank of #3,294.

What does the Longworth surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a long enclosure or from Longworth, Oxfordshire, England.

What does the Longworth map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Longworth bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.