Explore the Family Name Lind
The meaning of Lind
1. Scandinavian, English, and Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a lime tree, Scandinavian and Middle English lind. As a Swedish name, it is often of ornamental origin. 2. North German and Danish: habitational name from any of various places called with Lind ‘lime tree’. 3. South German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a gentle, mild, tolerant man, from Middle High German lint, linde, Yiddish lind ‘gentle, mild’. 4. Yiddish (Ashkenazic): variant of Linde.
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How common is the last name Lind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lind has seen a slight increase in usage between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 2,316th in popularity, but it slipped to rank 2,416th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.32%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Lind experienced a growth of 4.81%, rising from 14,302 in 2000 to 14,990 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people went down slightly from 5.3 in 2000 to 5.08 in 2010, showing a -4.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,316 | #2,416 | -4.32% |
| Count | 14,302 | 14,990 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.3 | 5.08 | -4.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lind
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the surname Lind have diverse backgrounds. As of the 2010 Census, most identified as White (89.23%), followed by Hispanic (5.64%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.91%), two or more races (1.90%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.17%), and Black (1.15%). Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as having two or more races (26.67%) and Hispanic (25.33%), while those identifying as Black saw a decrease (-10.85%). Those identifying as White also saw a minor decrease (-1.56%), along with American Indian and Alaskan Native (-4.88%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 89.23% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 5.64% | 25.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.9% | 26.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.17% | -4.88% |
| Black | 1.29% | 1.15% | -10.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.91% | 8.33% |
Lind ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Lind is British & Irish, which comprises 34.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.7%) and Scandinavian (17.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 34.7% |
| French & German | 26.7% |
| Scandinavian | 17.9% |
| Other | 20.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Lind
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Lind have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 75.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 75.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.40% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
What Lind haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Lind is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z282 and R-CTS4188, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Peterson, Anderson, Olson, Erickson, Andersen, Hansen, Nelson, Jensen, Larsen, Larson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lind surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Lind have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Lind" Surname 47.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Lind" Surname 28.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lind" Surname 24.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lind" Surname 17.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lind?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Lind are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition