Explore the Family Name Linam
The meaning of Linam
English and Irish: variant of Lynam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linam ranked at 31,053 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly slid to a rank of 32,123 by 2010; this represents a modest decrease of approximately 3.45%. The count of individuals with the Linam surname increased from 707 to 718, signifying a growth of 1.56% over the decade. However, the proportion of the Linam surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of -7.69%, moving from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #32,123 | -3.45% |
| Count | 707 | 718 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linam
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with the Linam surname in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races witnessed a significant increase of nearly 70%, growing from 1.56% to 2.65%. The portion of White Linams remained largely consistent, increasing slightly from 91.51% to 91.64%. A notable decrease was observed in the Hispanic representation among Linams, dropping from 4.10% to 2.65%, a decrease of 35.37%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population decreased marginally from 1.41% to 1.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.51% | 91.64% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.65% | 69.87% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 2.65% | -35.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 1.39% | -1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |