Explore the Family Name Lynes
The meaning of Lynes
English: variant of Line.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Lynes' saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. At the turn of the century, 'Lynes' held the rank of 20,785 amongst all surnames. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 22,707, marking a decrease of 9.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1,181 to 1,129 during this period, which is a decrease of 4.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.64%, falling from 0.44 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,785 | #22,707 | -9.25% |
| Count | 1,181 | 1,129 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynes
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Lynes' has seen some changes over the decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname slightly declined from 90.94% in 2000 to 89.28% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, increased from 0.68% to 0.89% in the same period. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic population going from 1.27% to 2.13%, marking a 67.72% change. The Black community also saw growth, increasing by 28.82% from 4.06% to 5.23%. On the other hand, those identifying themselves as of two or more races shrunk from 2.37% to 1.86%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dipped slightly from 0.68% to 0.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 89.28% | -1.83% |
| Black | 4.06% | 5.23% | 28.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.13% | 67.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.86% | -21.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.89% | 30.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.62% | -8.82% |