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

Lynskey, 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 Lynskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lynskey in America

Lynskey is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lynskey surname appeared 599 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 Lynskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lynskey 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 Lynskey

The surname Lynskey originates from Ireland and is derived from the old Gaelic name Ó Loinsigh, meaning "descendant of Loinsigh." The name Loinsigh itself comes from the old Gaelic word "loingseach," meaning "mariner" or "seafarer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with maritime or seafaring activities.

The surname Lynskey is particularly prevalent in counties Mayo and Sligo in the western part of Ireland. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tireragh, which encompasses parts of these two counties. The first recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lynskey was Conor Lynskey, a notable chieftain who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters as having participated in several conflicts and battles during that time period.

In the 16th century, there are records of a Richard Lynskey, who was involved in the Plantation of Ulster, a significant event in Irish history where English and Scottish settlers were granted lands previously owned by Irish chieftains.

Another notable figure was James Lynskey, born in 1809, who was a prominent Irish nationalist and member of the Young Ireland movement. He played an active role in the Irish Rebellion of 1848 and was later imprisoned for his involvement.

In the 19th century, Patrick Lynskey (1829-1898) was a notable Irish Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise in Ireland. He was known for his dedication to education and his efforts to establish schools in his diocese.

The Lynskey surname also has notable connections to the United States. One prominent individual was Michael Lynskey (1900-1993), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company in Ohio. He was also involved in various charitable endeavors and supported educational institutions.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Lynskey surname throughout history, reflecting its rich Irish heritage and the diverse paths its bearers have taken across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lynskey

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

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

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