Explore the Family Name Linan
The meaning of Linan
Spanish (Liñán): unexplained. In Spain, it is found mainly in Andalusia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Luis, Manuel, Alberto, Andres, Carolina, Eduardo, Epifanio, Ernesto, Esmeralda, Garcia.
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How common is the last name Linan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Linan has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,969th and by 2010 it had climbed to 21,509th, showing a rise of 13.86%. The number of people carrying this name also saw a significant increase from 934 in 2000 to 1214 in 2010, indicating a growth by almost 30%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also witnessed an upward trend, growing from 0.35 to 0.41, marking an increase of 17.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #21,509 | 13.86% |
| Count | 934 | 1,214 | 29.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.41 | 17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linan
As for the ethnic identity connected to the surname Linan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily associated with the Hispanic community, accounting for 88.44% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 88.30% in 2010. While the percentage of Whites with this surname decreased by 3.59%, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew by 28.91%, albeit still comprising a small fraction of the total population. There was no change seen in the Two or more races category and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. For the first time in 2010, the Black community recorded a presence in the distribution of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.44% | 88.3% | -0.16% |
| White | 9.74% | 9.39% | -3.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.65% | 28.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |