Explore the Family Name Lineman
The meaning of Lineman
Americanized form of German Leinemann: topographic name for someone living near the river Leine (near Hanover).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lineman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lineman experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,614 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 54,530, indicating a change of -16.98%. Similarly, the count of this surname fell from 430 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, a decrease of -12.09%. The proportion per 100k also saw a downward trend, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a decrease of -18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #54,530 | -16.98% |
| Count | 430 | 378 | -12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lineman
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Lineman shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as White (93.95%), while a smaller percentage identified as Hispanic (3.26%) or Black (1.40%). By 2010, although White remained the predominant ethnic identity at 92.59%, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased to 3.97%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, a new category surfaced with 1.59% identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.59% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 3.97% | 21.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |