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

Lynk, 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 Lynk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lynk in America

Lynk is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lynk surname appeared 701 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 Lynk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lynk to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lynk

The surname Lynk is believed to have originated from the Low German region of northern Germany and the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Saxon word "link," meaning "left" or "left-handed." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who was left-handed.

The earliest known record of the name Lynk dates back to the late 13th century in the town of Lübeck, northern Germany. An entry in the town's municipal records mentions a person named Johannes Lynk, indicating the surname's presence in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the name Lynk appeared in various spellings, such as Linke, Lincke, and Lynke, in records from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, which encompassed parts of present-day Lower Saxony and Bremen. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Lynk was Gottfried Lynk, a German painter born in 1597 in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his religious paintings and worked in the Baroque style, contributing to the artistic heritage of the region.

In the 16th century, the surname Lynk spread to other parts of northern Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Records from this period show the name spelled as Lynck, Lyncke, and Lynck in various Dutch and Danish records.

A prominent individual with the surname Lynk was Willem Lyncke, a Dutch merchant and explorer born in 1592 in Amsterdam. He is known for his voyages to the East Indies and his contributions to the Dutch East India Company's trading activities in the region.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to England, where it appeared in various spellings such as Lynk, Linck, and Linke. One notable English bearer of the name was Robert Linck, a lawyer and judge born in 1637 in London. He served as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas during the late 17th century.

Another significant figure with the surname Lynk was Nils Lynk, a Swedish military officer born in 1720. He played a crucial role in the Swedish-Russian War of 1741-1743, and his military exploits earned him recognition in the annals of Swedish history.

In the 19th century, the surname Lynk continued to be found across various parts of Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and England. Individuals with this surname contributed to various fields, such as arts, sciences, and public service, further establishing the name's presence in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lynk

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

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 Lynk 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lynk has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Lynk was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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