Explore the Family Name Lynk
The meaning of Lynk
Altered form of English, German, and Dutch Link.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lynk in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lynk has seen a slight drop in its popularity ranking from 32652 in 2000 to 32750 in 2010, marking a -0.3 change. Despite this dip in rank, the count of people with this surname actually increased by 5.73% during the same period, from 663 to 701. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, a -4.0 change was noted, decreasing from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #32,750 | -0.3% |
| Count | 663 | 701 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade. The percentage of Lynk surname bearers identifying as White decreased slightly from 72.85% in 2000 to 70.19% in 2010, a -3.65 change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases by 17.24% and 15.89%, respectively. Interestingly, there were no reported changes for those associating with Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races categories. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed a small decrease, from 3.32% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010, indicating a -5.42 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.85% | 70.19% | -3.65% |
| Black | 16.74% | 19.4% | 15.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 4.42% | 17.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.32% | 3.14% | -5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |