Explore the Family Name Lingat
The meaning of Lingat
Filipino: nickname or metonymic occupational name from Tagalog lingat, a term denoting a species of sorrel plant with pleasant acid-tasting leaves, often used as substitute for vinegar.
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How common is the last name Lingat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lingat has seen a considerable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lingat ranked 130,443 in popularity with a count of 120. By 2010, the rank rose dramatically to 88,020 and the count increased by nearly 76 percent to 211. As a result, the proportion of people with the Lingat surname per 100,000 also saw a significant rise from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #88,020 | 32.52% |
| Count | 120 | 211 | 75.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.07 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingat
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Lingat surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 95 percent of individuals carrying this surname identified as such, and in 2010 this marginally decreased to 94.79 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Lingat surname identifying with two or more races, white, Hispanic, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000. However, by 2010, some shifts were noted with 2.84 percent identifying with two or more races and 2.37 percent identifying as white. No changes were observed for the Hispanic, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95% | 94.79% | -0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |