Explore the Family Name Lingen
The meaning of Lingen
1. German; Dutch (Van Lingen): habitational name from Lingen on the Ems river in Lower Saxony, Westphalia, and the former East Prussia. 2. English (Herefordshire): habitational name from a place in Herefordshire, so named from an old British stream name, Welsh llyn ‘water’ + possibly cain ‘clear, beautiful’.
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How common is the last name Lingen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lingen has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 the name was ranked 53,556 most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 60,960, marking a decrease of 13.82%. The frequency of this surname also decreased during this period from 362 to 330 individuals, indicating an 8.84% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 declined by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #60,960 | -13.82% |
| Count | 362 | 330 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingen
On the matter of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Lingen surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of those who identify as White dropped slightly from 98.07% in 2000 to 95.76% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 with 1.82% of individuals with the Lingen surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 95.76% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |