Explore the Family Name Linnett
The meaning of Linnett
English: from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Linet, pet forms of any of several Old French names ending in -line; see Line. It is unlikely to be a nickname from the bird name linnet, as this is not recorded as an English word until c.1530.
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How common is the last name Linnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linnett experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 109,328th most common surname, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 110,825th place, marking a 1.37% decrease. Despite this slide in ranking, the count of individuals with the Linnett surname increased from 150 in 2000 to 159 in 2010 — a growth of 6.0%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 16.67% decrease, illustrating that while the absolute number of Linnetts may have grown, their relative prevalence to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #110,825 | -1.37% |
| Count | 150 | 159 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linnett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Linnett remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White accounted for 86.67% of Linnetts in 2000 and increased marginally to 86.79% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic Linnetts also saw a modest growth from 7.33% to 7.55% over the same period. Other identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not observed among those with the Linnett surname during these years. No records indicate individuals identified as being of two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 86.79% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 7.33% | 7.55% | 3% |
| 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% |