Explore the Family Name Lindseth
The meaning of Lindseth
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in central Norway, so named from lind ‘lime tree, linden’ + set ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Knute, Nels.
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How common is the last name Lindseth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lindseth has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,293rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 47,186th. The count of individuals with the surname Lindseth also increased in this period, going from 411 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 9.49%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Lindseth per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #47,186 | 2.29% |
| Count | 411 | 450 | 9.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindseth
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Lindseth identify as White. In 2000, 98.05% of people with this surname identified as White, and this figure changed slightly to 97.78% in 2010. A small percentage (1.22%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure was not present in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.78% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |