Explore the Family Name Linnane
The meaning of Linnane
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Lionnáin, a variant of Ó Leannáin (see Lennon). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Kieran.
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How common is the last name Linnane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Linnane has seen a slight decrease over a decade. The rank of the surname slid from 46,240 in 2000 to 48,436 in 2010, marking a change of -4.75%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased minutely by 0.46%, from 434 in 2000 to 436 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, declined by -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #48,436 | -4.75% |
| Count | 434 | 436 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linnane
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Linnane, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it predominantly belongs to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.77% of the Linnanes identified as White and this figure decreased slightly to 95.64% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notable is the increase in the percentage of Linnanes identifying as Hispanic - up from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 159.13%. The category of two or more races was represented in 2000 at 1.61%, but was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.64% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.98% | 159.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |