Explore the Family Name Lyndon
The meaning of Lyndon
English (Midlands): variant of Lindon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyndon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lyndon has experienced a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,519th, denoting a decrease of 3.98% in its rank. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname Lyndon increased marginally from 286 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 2.1%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lyndon per 100,000 population decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #67,519 | -3.98% |
| Count | 286 | 292 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyndon
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Lyndons identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly from 94.41% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. The percentage of Lyndons identifying as Black rose significantly from 3.15% in 2000 to 4.79% in 2010, marking a notable increase of 52.06%. Additionally, during this decade, there emerged a small percentage of Lyndons (2.05%) who identified with two or more races and another segment (1.71%) who identified as Hispanic. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years; any potential changes in these groups were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 90.07% | -4.6% |
| Black | 3.15% | 4.79% | 52.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |