Explore the Family Name Lingley
The meaning of Lingley
English: variant of Lindley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lingley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lingley has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank 55003 which slipped to 62045 in 2010, marking a drop of 12.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a reduction, falling from 350 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, signifying a 7.71% decrease. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 saw a decline of 15.38%, decreasing from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #62,045 | -12.8% |
| Count | 350 | 323 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. For the Lingley surname, there was no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black representation in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.53% from 90.57 in 2000 to 90.09 in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the Hispanic category, declining by 50.64% from 3.14 in 2000 to 1.55 in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also fell by 36.73% from 3.43 in 2000 to 2.17 in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new category in 2010 for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, amounting to 4.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 90.09% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.43% | 2.17% | -36.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 1.55% | -50.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |