Explore the Family Name Lindbeck

The meaning of Lindbeck

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ (also from placenames) + beck, a variant of bäck ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Berger, Nels, Nils.

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How common is the last name Lindbeck in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lindbeck experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lindbeck was ranked 51,119th in the United States and by 2010, it fell to 53,316th, representing a 4.3% decrease. However, the actual number of people with this surname slightly increased during the same period, going from 383 to 388, which represents a 1.31% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally from 0.14 to 0.13, a reduction of 7.14%.

20002010Change
Rank#51,119#53,316-4.3%
Count3833881.31%
Proportion per 100k0.140.13-7.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindbeck

The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the Lindbeck surname is predominantly White, with 96.34% in 2000 and 95.62% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a minimal decrease of 0.75%. Hispanic representation also experienced a slight drop from 2.09% to 2.06%, a decline of 1.44%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or individuals identifying with two or more races, either in 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White96.34%95.62%-0.75%
Hispanic2.09%2.06%-1.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%