Explore the Family Name Lindly
The meaning of Lindly
English: variant of Lindley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lindly in the United States?
The surname Lindly, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,476th in prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,318th -- a dip of 1.27%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Lindly surname actually rose by 5.4% during this period, with the number increasing from 278 to 293. The proportion of people named Lindly per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #67,318 | -1.27% |
| Count | 278 | 293 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindly
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the Lindly last name. White individuals accounted for a majority, though their representation fell from 90.29% to 82.59%, a decrease of 8.53%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from a 2.16% share in 2000 to 6.48% in 2010. Additionally, the surname appeared among Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in 2010, where it had not been seen in 2000. Conversely, Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, who had previously represented 1.80% and 2.88% respectively, were not recorded in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.29% | 82.59% | -8.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 6.48% | 200% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 4.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |