2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lindop
A locational surname originating from Lindop, a location in Cheshire, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 162 Americans carry the last name Lindop. That puts it at #127,013 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,115,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindop 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lindop with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
162
1 in 2,115,768
Census rank
#127,013
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
141
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 141 bearers of the surname Lindop in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 127013th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindop, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindop
The surname Lindop is of English origin, originating from the region of Lancashire in northwest England. It is a locational name derived from a combination of the Old English words "lind," meaning lime tree, and "hop," referring to a small valley or enclosed area. This suggests that the name originated as a description of someone who lived near a lime tree in a small valley or enclosure.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246 as "William de Lyndehope." This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by this time. Variations of the spelling included Lyndehope, Lyndhoppe, and Lindop, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Lindop surname was John Lindop, who was mentioned in the Lancashire Inquisitions of 1310. This record provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region during the medieval period.
In the 16th century, the Lindop surname appeared in the Wills and Inventories of Chester, which documented the distribution of property and possessions in the area. This further solidifies the name's association with the county of Lancashire and its surrounding areas.
Notable individuals bearing the Lindop surname include:
1. Thomas Lindop (1551-1614), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Archdeacon of Chichester.
2. John Lindop (1608-1671), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Woodstock in the 17th century.
3. Elizabeth Lindop (1685-1760), an English author and poet who published several works, including "Poems on Several Occasions" in 1732.
4. Samuel Lindop (1720-1789), a British clergyman and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects.
5. William Lindop (1812-1878), a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings in Manchester and Liverpool during the 19th century.
While the Lindop surname has its roots firmly planted in Lancashire, England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindop
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindop, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindop 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 Lindop surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.7% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino15.6% · 22
- Two or more races4.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lindop
Lindop 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-11 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,639 places
2020
#127,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+17 bearers (+13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 8,580 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 16,639 places |
| 2020 | #127,013 | 141 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+13.7%) | Up 8,580 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 Lindop 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 | #135,593 | #127,013 | 6.3% |
| Count | 124 | 141 | 13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 17.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lindop bearers went from 124 to 141 (+13.7% change). The surname moved up 8,580 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #127,013.
FAQ
Lindop surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lindop?
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the surname Lindop. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,115,768 residents.
How common is Lindop?
Lindop ranks #127,013 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 141 people with the surname Lindop. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (162), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Lindop.
Has Lindop become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lindop went from 124 recorded bearers to 141. That is an increase of 17 (+13.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #135,593 to #127,013.
What does the Census say about the background of Lindop?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindop, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Lindop in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lindop appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.7%), Hispanic (15.6%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Lindop (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 Lindop mean?
A locational surname originating from Lindop, a location in Cheshire, England. 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 Lindop (0.05 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 have the surname Lindop?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.