Explore the Family Name Linge
The meaning of Linge
1. English: variant of Ling 1. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in western Norway named with lyng ‘heather’, either on its own, or with the addition of -e from vin ‘meadow’. 3. Dutch and North German: variant of Lingen. 4. Dutch (Van der Linge): topographic name for someone living near the river Linge in the Betuwe. 5. French: metonymic occupational name from Old French linge ‘linen goods’. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Juergen. Scandinavian Iver.
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How common is the last name Linge in the United States?
The surname Linge, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,257th most common, and by 2010, its ranking had slipped to 60,960th, indicating a decrease in popularity of 4.64%. Despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of the surname increased slightly from 326 to 330, reflecting a modest growth of 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #60,960 | -4.64% |
| Count | 326 | 330 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linge
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that individuals bearing the surname Linge predominantly identify as White, with numbers rising marginally from 94.79% in 2000 to 94.85% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was Black, which showed an increase of 8.47%, moving from 3.07% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic were only represented in the 2000 census, at 1.84%, but were not present in the 2010 data. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races were not represented in either census year. Similarly, there were no reported instances of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.85% | 0.06% |
| Black | 3.07% | 3.33% | 8.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |