Explore the Family Name Linch
The meaning of Linch
Irish and English: variant of Lynch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linch has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 23,968 to 24,370, a change of -1.68%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Linch surname increased by 4.58% during this same time period, from 983 to 1,028. The proportion of people named Linch per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #24,370 | -1.68% |
| Count | 983 | 1,028 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linch
The ethnic identity of those with the Linch surname reflects an interesting change according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded with this surname; however, by 2010, these categories appeared with 0.78% and 1.26% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by -28.22%, while Hispanic representation saw an increase of 26.38%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly, down -0.85%. The percentage of Black individuals also showed a modest decrease, falling by -4.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 87.55% | -0.85% |
| Black | 6.31% | 6.03% | -4.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.21% | 26.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.17% | -28.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |