Explore the Family Name Linger
The meaning of Linger
1. English: occupational name from Middle English lynger ‘maker or seller of linen cloth’ (Old French lingier; see 3 below). Compare Liner 1. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Lingen in Lower Saxony or Linge in the Rhineland. 3. French: occupational name for a maker of or dealer in linen goods, from Old French lingier, an agent derivative of linge ‘linen goods’ (see Linge 5).
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How common is the last name Linger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linger has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 14,849 to 15,052. This represents a change of -1.37%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.21% during the same period, growing from 1,830 in 2000 to 1,962 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a negligible decrease, from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, indicating that the surname's prevalence remains relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,849 | #15,052 | -1.37% |
| Count | 1,830 | 1,962 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linger
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Linger surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those carrying the surname identified as White (96.61% in 2000 and 95.41% in 2010), there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.27% to 1.07%) and Hispanic (from 1.04% to 1.48%). Furthermore, those identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 1.09% to 1.58%. However, there was a complete drop in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups registering at 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.41% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.58% | 44.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.48% | 42.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 1.07% | 296.3% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |