Explore the Family Name Linskey
The meaning of Linskey
Irish (Mayo, Galway): variant of Lynskey.
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How common is the last name Linskey in the United States?
The surname Linskey has seen a decrease in popularity from the 2000 to 2010 U.S. Decennial Census data. In 2000, Linskey held the rank of 47,485th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to a rank of 55,741 in 2010 - a decrease of 17.39%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 420 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.38%. Respectively, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #55,741 | -17.39% |
| Count | 420 | 368 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linskey
In terms of ethnicity, based on the U.S. Decennial Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Linskey identify as White, with an increase from 97.14% in 2000 to 97.28% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races constituted 1.43% of the Linskey population in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1.36% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Linskey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.28% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.36% | -4.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |