Explore the Family Name Lyndaker
The meaning of Lyndaker
Americanized form of German Leyendecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyndaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lyndaker has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 58,130, but by 2010 it had risen to 52,970, indicating an 8.88% rise in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 327 to 391 during this period, a growth of 19.57%. The proportion of people named Lyndaker per 100,000 also saw a slight uptick, going from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #52,970 | 8.88% |
| Count | 327 | 391 | 19.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyndaker
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lyndaker identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 99.69% of all Lyndakers, a figure which slightly decreased to 97.19% in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.53%) identifying with two or more races. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.69% | 97.19% | -2.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |