Explore the Family Name Lynskey
The meaning of Lynskey
Irish (Mayo, Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Loingscigh, a variant of Ó Loingsigh (see Lynch). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid, Seamus.
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How common is the last name Lynskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lynskey has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lynskey was ranked 38,141 in popularity, moving up to 37,229 in 2010. This represents a 2.39% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 546 to 599, an increase of 9.71%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #37,229 | 2.39% |
| Count | 546 | 599 | 9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lynskey
Referring to the ethnic identity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lynskey surname predominantly belongs to the White ethnicity, although there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.35% of those with the surname identified as White, compared to 94.66% in 2010, a decrease of 3.75%. In 2010, there were also recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.83%) and Hispanic (2.84%), where there had been none reported in 2000. There were also individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.67% of Lynskeys in 2010. The census reported no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native Lynskeys during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 94.66% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |