2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lenderink
A Dutch surname referring to someone living near linden (lime) trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Lenderink. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lenderink surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Lenderink in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lenderink, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lenderink
The surname Lenderink has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "lende," meaning "loin" or "loins," and the suffix "-ink," which was commonly used to indicate a diminutive or smaller version of something. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a slim or slender build.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a Gysbert Lenderinck was mentioned in 1599. The variation in spelling, with the addition of the "c" at the end, was not uncommon during that time period.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records showing individuals named Lenderink residing in cities such as Utrecht and Leiden. During this period, the name was sometimes associated with specific occupations or trades, with references to individuals like Jan Lenderink, a miller mentioned in a document from 1647.
As the name gained prominence, it began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a Pieter Lenderink in the "Oud-Rechterlijk Archief" (Old Judicial Archive) of the city of Zwolle in the late 18th century.
Among the notable individuals with the surname Lenderink throughout history are:
1. Gerrit Lenderink (1723-1798), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
2. Hendrik Lenderink (1827-1905), a Dutch architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Netherlands.
3. Johanna Lenderink (1868-1942), a Dutch educator and women's rights activist who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls.
4. Willem Lenderink (1901-1976), a Dutch journalist and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Netherlands.
5. Martinus Lenderink (1932-2018), a Dutch theologian and philosopher who contributed to the field of Christian ethics and social justice.
While the name Lenderink is predominantly found in the Netherlands, it has also been carried by Dutch immigrants to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, where it has continued to be used and passed down through generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lenderink
Among Census respondents with the surname Lenderink, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Lenderink bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lenderink surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 121
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lenderink
Lenderink appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,020 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-7 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,103 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 5,020 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 9,103 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lenderink surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #141,309 | -6.9% |
| Count | 128 | 121 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lenderink bearers went from 128 to 121 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 9,103 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #141,309.
FAQ
Lenderink surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lenderink?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Lenderink. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Lenderink?
Lenderink ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Lenderink. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lenderink.
Has Lenderink become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lenderink went from 128 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Lenderink?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lenderink, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lenderink in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lenderink appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lenderink (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lenderink mean?
A Dutch surname referring to someone living near linden (lime) trees. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lenderink (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Lenderink?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.