Explore the Family Name Lindenmeyer
The meaning of Lindenmeyer
German: distinguishing name for the tenant (see Meyer) of a farm identified by a lime tree, Middle High German linde.
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How common is the last name Lindenmeyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lindenmeyer has seen a decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 63,141st most popular name to the 66,754th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 296 during both census years. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 also saw a slight decrease, dropping by 9.09 percent from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #66,754 | -5.72% |
| Count | 296 | 296 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindenmeyer
The ethnic identity associated with the Lindenmeyer surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.99 percent of Lindenmeyers identified as White. By 2010, although still the dominant ethnicity, the percentage had decreased slightly to 94.93. There was an emergence of Hispanic identity within the Lindenmeyer population between the two census years, from 0 percent in 2000 to 3.04 percent in 2010. All other ethnicities either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 94.93% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| 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% |