Explore the Family Name Lindfors
The meaning of Lindfors
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + fors ‘rapids, waterfall’. This surname is also very common in Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Knute, Nils. Finnish Eino, Martta, Onni, Sulo. German Wenzel.
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How common is the last name Lindfors in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lindfors has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lindfors was the 47,654th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 418 occurrences. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 47,521st position, with an increased count of 446 individuals bearing the name. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15, signifying that although more people bore the name, it did not necessarily become more common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #47,521 | 0.28% |
| Count | 418 | 446 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindfors
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lindfors from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly identified as White (96.17% in 2000), there was a minor decrease by 2010, with 91.93% identifying as such. A noteworthy increase is seen in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.91% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010, marking over a 100% rise. There was also a significant jump in individuals identifying as being of two or more races, increasing from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. No Lindfors were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 91.93% | -4.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 4.04% | 111.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.91% | 102.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |