Explore the Family Name Linley
The meaning of Linley
English: variant of Lindley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linley has seen a significant decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 21,540th in terms of prevalence, with around 1,130 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 30,799 and the count of people with the surname decreased to 756. This represents a drop of approximately 33.1% in the number of people with the surname Linley in the United States, and a 42.99% fall in its rank. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decline of about 38.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,540 | #30,799 | -42.99% |
| Count | 1,130 | 756 | -33.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.26 | -38.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linley
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been shifts within the Linley surname bearers between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnicity group is White, which slightly increased from 79.12% to 79.76%. The Black ethnic group also saw an increase, moving from 15.84% to 16.53%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.44% to 0.66%. There was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.04% to 1.72%, and in the Hispanic group, from 1.59% to 1.32%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a complete disappearance, dropping from 0.97% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.12% | 79.76% | 0.81% |
| Black | 15.84% | 16.53% | 4.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.72% | -15.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.32% | -16.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.66% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0% | -100% |