Explore the Family Name Linzey
The meaning of Linzey
English: variant of Lindsay or Lindsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linzey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linzey in the United States has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th and rose to 45,959th by 2010, marking a change of 1.41%. The number of occurrences of this surname also saw an increase from 430 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, a rise of 7.91%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #45,959 | 1.41% |
| Count | 430 | 464 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linzey
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed changes between 2000 and 2010. The White population with the Linzey surname saw a slight increase from 81.16% to 82.33%, while the Black population decreased from 12.56% to 9.91%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic marginally increased from 2.33% to 2.59%. Those identifying with two or more races also experienced a significant increase from 2.09% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category, however, saw a decrease to zero by 2010 from 1.86% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.16% | 82.33% | 1.44% |
| Black | 12.56% | 9.91% | -21.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.23% | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.59% | 11.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |