Explore the Family Name Linson
The meaning of Linson
English: perhaps related to Lins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Linson has slightly decreased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Linson was ranked as the 18,883rd most popular surname in the United States, with 1,338 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 20,529th position, with 1,292 individuals. This represents an 8.72% decrease in rank and a 3.44% decrease in count. The proportion of people named Linson per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,883 | #20,529 | -8.72% |
| Count | 1,338 | 1,292 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.44 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linson
Moving onto ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes for the surname Linson between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, 59.67% of Linsons identified as White, a slight decrease from 60.09% in 2000. The share identifying as Black also reduced from 32.36% to 31.11%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.06% to 4.41%. The percentage of Linsons identifying with two or more races remained stable at around 2.4%. Interestingly, in 2010, new categories emerged: 1.93% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.46% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.09% | 59.67% | -0.7% |
| Black | 32.36% | 31.11% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 4.41% | 44.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 2.4% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |