Explore the Family Name Lince
The meaning of Lince
Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from lince ‘lynx’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Alba, Ana, Ana Maria, Blanca, Jaime, Jorge, Jose, Jose Enrique, Juan, Manuel, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lince in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lince saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,938th most popular surname with 550 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, although the count increased to 560, its rank slipped to 39,281st, marking a decrease of 3.54% in popularity. The proportion of people with the surname Lince per 100,000 also decreased by 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #39,281 | -3.54% |
| Count | 550 | 560 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lince
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the same decade. In 2000, a significant majority of those with the Lince surname were White (80.73%), followed by Hispanic (14.91%), and Black (3.09%). However, by 2010, there was a distinct increase in the percentage of Blacks with the surname, growing by 79.29% to reach 5.54%, while the representation of Hispanics also rose to 16.61%. The portion of Whites decreased slightly to 75.36%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asians/Pacific Islanders with the surname, at 1.79%. There was no recorded change for those identifying with two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.73% | 75.36% | -6.65% |
| Hispanic | 14.91% | 16.61% | 11.4% |
| Black | 3.09% | 5.54% | 79.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |