Explore the Family Name Lindau
The meaning of Lindau
German: habitational name from Lindau, which is named with Old High German linta ‘lime tree’ + ouwa ‘water meadow’ or ‘island’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lindau in the United States?
The surname Lindau has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237th in terms of frequency, and by 2010, it had dropped to 61,297th, representing a change of -10.97%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 348 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, a reduction of 5.75%. The proportion of individuals with the Lindau surname per 100k people also fell by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #61,297 | -10.97% |
| Count | 348 | 328 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindau
When it comes to ethnicity, the Lindau surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.40% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.30% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010, a significant rise of 32.61%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Lindau surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 94.82% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.05% | 32.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |