Explore the Family Name Lingner
The meaning of Lingner
German: 1. habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lingen, one near Osnabrück, one in former East Prussia. 2. dialect variant of Lindner. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gerhardt, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lingner in the United States?
The surname Lingner, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced shifts in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 62,236 but fell to a rank of 71,478 by 2010, marking a decrease of 14.85%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 301 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, which constitutes a 9.3% drop. This translates into a proportion per 100k decrease from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #71,478 | -14.85% |
| Count | 301 | 273 | -9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lingner
In terms of ethnicity identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Lingner predominantly identify as White. There was a slight decrease in this demographic from 96.68% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010, representing a change of -0.73%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.66% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010, a rise of 10.15%. No individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.97% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 2.93% | 10.15% |
| 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% |