Explore the Family Name Linthicum
The meaning of Linthicum
Origin undetermined. This name is most common in MD. Compare Lincecum and Lincicome.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linthicum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Linthicum" saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by around 6.28% from 13,844 to 14,713. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 2,003 to 2,019, reflecting a 0.8% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, Linthicum experienced an 8.11% decrease from 0.74 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,844 | #14,713 | -6.28% |
| Count | 2,003 | 2,019 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linthicum
The ethnic identity associated with the Linthicum surname also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.30%, there was a noticeable increase in those claiming two or more races, rising by 32% from 1.50 to 1.98%. The majority identifying as White saw a slight decrease of about 1.75%, falling from 88.72 to 87.17%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.15% to 1.98%, a change of 72.17%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 9.08%, going from 7.49% to 8.17%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 52.94%, dropping from 0.85% to 0.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.72% | 87.17% | -1.75% |
| Black | 7.49% | 8.17% | 9.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.98% | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.98% | 72.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.4% | -52.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |