Find out how popular the last name Lyndsey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lyndsey.

Lyndsey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lyndsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lyndsey in America

Lyndsey is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lyndsey surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lyndsey.

The history of the last name Lyndsey

The surname Lyndsey is of English origin, derived from the place name Lindsey, an area in Lincolnshire, England. The name Lindsey itself is believed to come from the Old English words "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "ey" meaning "island."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lyndsey can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lindeseia." This suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Lyndesey," "Lyndesay," and "Lyndsay." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and different spelling conventions at the time.

A notable bearer of the surname was Sir James Lyndsey, a Scottish nobleman born around 1560. He served as Lord of the Bedchamber to King James VI of Scotland and later became a prominent figure in the English court under King Charles I.

Another historical figure with the Lyndsey surname was Sir John Lyndsey, a Scottish soldier and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the marriage between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.

In the 17th century, the Lyndsey family established themselves in Ireland, where they held lands and titles. One prominent member was Sir John Lyndsey, 1st Baronet of Cultra (1616-1681), who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.

The Lyndsey surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Lindsey in Lincolnshire, which was once known as "Lindesye" or "Lindesie" in old records.

Other notable bearers of the Lyndsey surname include Robert Lyndsey (1572-1636), a Scottish minister and scholar, and John Lyndsey (1679-1768), a British military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Throughout its history, the surname Lyndsey has been closely linked to its English and Scottish roots, with various branches of the family holding positions of prominence in both countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lyndsey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lyndsey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lyndsey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lyndsey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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