Explore the Family Name Lindvall
The meaning of Lindvall
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime (tree)’ + vall ‘field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lindvall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lindvall saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 45,227th most common name in 2000, it moved up to the 41,234th spot by 2010, reflecting an 8.83% increase in ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Lindvall surname increased from 446 to 528 during this same period, a rise of approximately 18.39%. This growth also affected the proportion of people named Lindvall per 100,000 residents, which saw a 5.88% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #41,234 | 8.83% |
| Count | 446 | 528 | 18.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindvall
When we look at the ethnicity data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were minor shifts for the Lindvall surname holders between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the vast majority identified as White, with a slightly decreased percentage from 95.74% to 95.64%. The Hispanic portion also saw a decrease from 2.02% to 1.89%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities appeared in 2010 with a 1.52% representation. In both censuses, no Lindvalls reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.64% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 1.89% | -6.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |