Explore the Family Name Linsky
The meaning of Linsky
1. Irish (Mayo, Galway): variant of Lynskey. 2. Altered form of Polish Liński: habitational name for someone from a place called Linie or Linne, in Poland. 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the town of Ilintsy, also called Lintsy, in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Linsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linsky has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,202 but dropped to 35,622 by 2010, marking a decline of 14.17 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 703 to 631, a 10.24 percent drop. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing this surname decreased from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, representing a change of -19.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #35,622 | -14.17% |
| Count | 703 | 631 | -10.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linsky
Concerning ethnic identity, the Linsky surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group represented 97.72 percent of all Linskys in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.67 percent in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.71 percent in 2000 to 1.43 percent in 2010. The survey also indicated that a small fraction of individuals identified as being of two or more races, which increased from 1.28 percent in 2000 to 1.43 percent in 2010. Notably, no Linskys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.67% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.43% | 11.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.43% | 101.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |