LONGMORE
Longmore
Longmore is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "lang" and "mor", meaning "long" and "moor" or "marsh", respectively. The surname Longmore is primarily found in England, particularly in the Midlands region.
Historically, individuals with the surname Longmore were likely to have lived near or worked on a long stretch of moorland. It is common in British surnames for the occupation or geographic location of an ancestor to be reflected in the surname itself, and Longmore is a clear example of this practice.
Over the centuries, the Longmore surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and even to other English-speaking countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United States, mainly through immigration and migration.
Notable individuals with the surname Longmore have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, sports, and politics. Researching genealogy and family history have become popular pursuits among Longmore descendants seeking to trace their roots and connect with their ancestral heritage.
The surname Longmore continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the memory of those long-ago ancestors who roamed the moors of England.
There are approximately 1,275 people named Longmore in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,108th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Longmore.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jayne
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Leonie
- Lizzie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan