Explore the Family Name Lingel
The meaning of Lingel
German: 1. possibly a shortened form of a habitational name from a place such as Lingelbach. 2. perhaps a nickname from Middle High German linge ‘hurried’, for someone always in a hurry (related to modern German gelingen).
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How common is the last name Lingel in the United States?
The surname Lingel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had slipped down to the rank of 79,598 – a drop of 19.02%. The number of people carrying the Lingel surname also declined from 276 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, a change of -13.41%. The proportion per 100,000 decreased as well from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a trend of -20.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #79,598 | -19.02% |
| Count | 276 | 239 | -13.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingel
In terms of ethnicity, the Lingel surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99% of individuals bearing this name identified as White, although this figure slightly dropped to 97.91% in 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% throughout both years. Any data that may have fallen into these categories could have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.91% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |