Explore the Family Name Lynaugh
The meaning of Lynaugh
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Laighneach ‘Leinsterman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lynaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lynaugh experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,827th in prevalence among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,310th—a decrease of about 6.59%. The actual count of individuals with the Lynaugh surname also decreased marginally from 368 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, reflecting a -1.36% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Lynaugh per 100,000 US residents diminished by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #56,310 | -6.59% |
| Count | 368 | 363 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynaugh
The ethnic identity associated with the Lynaugh surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this last name identified as White, at 96.47% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.59% in 2010. The percentage of Lynaughs identifying as belonging to two or more races declined from 2.17% to 1.65%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Lynaughs identifying as Hispanic in 2010, at 1.38%, where there were none in 2000. There were no Lynaughs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.59% | -0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.65% | -23.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |