Explore the Family Name Lynott
The meaning of Lynott
Irish: Anglicized form of Lionóid, itself a Gaelicization of Linnett, brought to Ireland from Britain in the 12th century.
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How common is the last name Lynott in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lynott saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lynott ranked as the 32,488th most popular surname, dropping to 34,967th position in 2010. This represents a decline of 7.63%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 667 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Lynott surname per 100k population decreased by 12.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #34,967 | -7.63% |
| Count | 667 | 645 | -3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynott
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with Lynott surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is noted that the majority of individuals bearing this name identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals, falling from 96.70% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. During the same time period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.05% to 2.79%. A slight increase was also observed in those identifying with two or more races, going up from 1.05% to 1.86%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in 2000 but recorded at 1.40% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.49% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.79% | 165.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.86% | 77.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |