Explore the Family Name Linzy
The meaning of Linzy
Altered form of Scottish, Irish, or English Lindsay or Lindsey. Compare Lenzy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linzy in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linzy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade, dropping by 0.59% in rank from 22,116 in 2000 to 22,246 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.23%, from 1,091 to 1,159 during the same period. This indicates that while the name may have slipped slightly in ranking, its usage has grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,116 | #22,246 | -0.59% |
| Count | 1,091 | 1,159 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linzy
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes for those carrying the Linzy surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 5.00%, making it the most prevalent ethnic identity among people with this surname. Meanwhile, the proportion of Whites decreased by 6.06%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic/Latino population, which rose by 36.63%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy reasons, and individuals reporting two or more races saw a slight drop of 2.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.6% | 54.18% | 5% |
| White | 43.72% | 41.07% | -6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.5% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.38% | 36.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |