Explore the Family Name Lindsley
The meaning of Lindsley
English (Durham and Yorkshire): perhaps an altered form of Lindley or Lindsay, or possibly and amalgamation of the two in places where both surnames were present.
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How common is the last name Lindsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lindsley saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 10,301st place to 11,010th place, indicating a decline in popularity by 6.88%. However, the actual count of people with the Lindsley surname marginally increased by 0.77%, moving from 2,867 individuals in 2000 to 2,889 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k of people bearing the Lindsley surname decreased by 7.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,301 | #11,010 | -6.88% |
| Count | 2,867 | 2,889 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 0.98 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindsley
Examining the ethnicity of those with the Lindsley surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw significant increases, rising by 48.98% and 63.89% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a marginal decrease of 1.58%. Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 10.08%, while Black representation increased by 16.90%. The only category to see a decrease was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which fell by 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 92.07% | -1.58% |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.39% | 16.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.77% | 63.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.42% | 10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.73% | 48.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.62% | -11.43% |