Explore the Family Name Lindy
The meaning of Lindy
Americanized form of German and Scandinavian Linde, so written to preserve the second syllable. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lisl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lindy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lindy experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289 in terms of overall occurrence, but fell to rank 46,037 by 2010, marking an 8.86% drop. The total count of people with this surname also declined over this decade, going from 483 to 463, a reduction of 4.14%. The proportion of individuals bearing the last name Lindy per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #46,037 | -8.86% |
| Count | 483 | 463 | -4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lindy has seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the predominant ethnicity remains White, decreasing slightly from 90.06% in 2000 to 87.69% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.24% to 3.02%, a change of 143.55%. Those identifying as Black also rose from 5.59% to 6.05% during this period. A new category appeared in 2010 with 1.30% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and the percentage of those claiming two or more races increased marginally from 1.66% to 1.94%. No respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.06% | 87.69% | -2.63% |
| Black | 5.59% | 6.05% | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 3.02% | 143.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.94% | 16.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |