Explore the Family Name Linkins
The meaning of Linkins
English: variant of Linkin, which itself is a form of Lincoln, prevalent in Kent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linkins saw a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 75466 in 2000 to 76768 in 2010. This signifies a decrease of 1.73%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 5.04% over the same period, rising from 238 people in 2000 to 250 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.09 to 0.08, reflecting an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #76,768 | -1.73% |
| Count | 238 | 250 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linkins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of those with the surname Linkins identify as White, which increased slightly from 78.15% in 2000 to 78.8% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black also saw a slight increase from 13.87% to 14.00%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and individuals identifying with two or more races each saw decreases, falling from 2.94% to 2.8% and 3.36% to 3.2% respectively. There were no reported individuals with the Linkins surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.15% | 78.8% | 0.83% |
| Black | 13.87% | 14% | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 3.2% | -4.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.94% | 2.8% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |