Explore the Family Name Lingelbach
The meaning of Lingelbach
German: habitational name from Lingelbach in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Lingelbach in the United States?
The surname Lingelbach, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 48,021 in terms of popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 48,347 by 2010, a nominal decrease of 0.68%. The number of people with this surname increased marginally from 414 to 437 during the same decade, indicating a growth of 5.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #48,347 | -0.68% |
| Count | 414 | 437 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingelbach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals carrying the surname Lingelbach identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.86% to 95.88%. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this surname group increased by 26.21%, albeit from a small base, moving from 1.45% to 1.83% over the same period. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.14%) who identified as having two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.88% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.83% | 26.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |