Explore the Family Name Linsley
The meaning of Linsley
English (County Durham): variant of Lindsley.
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How common is the last name Linsley in the United States?
The surname Linsley has seen a slight rise in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,374 in the United States, by 2010 it had moved up to rank 24,339, marking a 4.08% change in rank. The total count of individuals with the name also increased from 916 in 2000 to 1030 in 2010, showing a notable 12.45% increase. The proportion per 100k people saw a small increase from 0.34 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #24,339 | 4.08% |
| Count | 916 | 1,030 | 12.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.35 | 2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linsley
Based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding ethnic identity, those bearing the Linsley surname have shown some changes over time. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, however by 2010, these categories accounted for 0.58% and 0.49% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, going from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. The majority of individuals with the Linsley surname identified as White, though this number decreased slightly from 94.10% in 2000 to 92.52% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a 17.50% increase, while the Black population witnessed a decrease of 16.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 92.52% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.82% | 17.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.94% | 97.96% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1.65% | -16.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |