Explore the Family Name Lankey
The meaning of Lankey
English: habitational name from Landkey (Devon). The placename is named with Cornish lan church + the Christian saint’s name Ke.
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How common is the last name Lankey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lankey experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,610th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,275th—a change of -6.51%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased during this decade, going from 254 people in 2000 to 252 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #76,275 | -6.51% |
| Count | 254 | 252 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lankey
Turning to the subject of ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that almost all bearers of the surname Lankey identify as White, with a marginal decrease from 98.82% in 2000 to 98.02% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races. It's important to note that these numbers reflect self-reported ethnicity and could be influenced by a variety of complex factors.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 98.02% | -0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |