Explore the Family Name Linster
The meaning of Linster
Luxembourgish and German: habitational name from Altlinster and Junglinster in Luxembourg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Aloys.
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How common is the last name Linster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Linster has seen a slight decline. In the year 2000, Linster was ranked 68,569th in popularity among all surnames with a count of 268 individuals carrying this last name. This represented a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 73,464 and the count of individuals with this surname also fell marginally to 264, representing a proportion of only 0.09 per 100,000 people. This indicates a decrease in popularity rate of approximately 7.14% over a decade and a reduction of 1.49% in the number of people named Linster.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #73,464 | -7.14% |
| Count | 268 | 264 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linster
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Linster identify as White, although there has been a minor drop of 2.20% in this group from 81.34% in 2000 to 79.55% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group carrying this surname is Black, which experienced a small increase of 3.96%, rising from 15.67% in 2000 to 16.29% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, a small percentage (1.87%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this category was not represented in the 2010 census data. There were no individuals with the surname Linster who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or as belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.34% | 79.55% | -2.2% |
| Black | 15.67% | 16.29% | 3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |