Explore the Family Name Lynne
The meaning of Lynne
Scottish or English: variant of Lynn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lynne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lynne has seen marginal changes from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell slightly from 31,271 in 2000 to 31,873 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.93%. However, the count, or the number of individuals bearing the name Lynne, increased by 3.28% during this period, from 701 to 724. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population also decreased by 3.85%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #31,873 | -1.93% |
| Count | 701 | 724 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynne
The ethnicity distribution of the Lynne surname also witnessed some shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the majority of individuals with the Lynne surname identified as White (91.85%), which was a slight decrease from 92.87% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 1.43% to 2.21%, marking a change of 54.55%. There was a decline in the Hispanic representation from 2.43% to 1.93%, while the Black population saw a small increase from 2.00% to 2.07%. No changes were registered for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.87% | 91.85% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 2.21% | 54.55% |
| Black | 2% | 2.07% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 1.93% | -20.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |