Explore the Family Name Lindle
The meaning of Lindle
German: topographic name for someone living near a small group of lime trees, from Middle High German linde ‘lime tree’ + the diminutive suffix -le.
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How common is the last name Lindle in the United States?
The surname Lindle, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank among all surnames in the U.S fell from 60887 in 2000 to 68770 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 12.95%. The total count of individuals with the Lindle surname also decreased from 309 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, signifying a decrease of around 7.44%. The proportion of the Lindle surname per 100,000 people dropped by about 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #68,770 | -12.95% |
| Count | 309 | 286 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindle
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Lindle surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifying with this surname are White, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.72% in this group from 2000 to 2010. During the same time frame, there was an increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, which rose by a substantial 85.02%, moving from 2.27% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with the Lindle surname also saw a rise, albeit smaller, at around 8.11%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.61% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 4.2% | 85.02% |
| Black | 2.59% | 2.8% | 8.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |