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

Lynton, 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 Lynton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lynton in America

Lynton is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lynton surname appeared 237 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 Lynton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lynton 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 Lynton

The surname LYNTON originated in England, deriving its roots from the Anglo-Saxon period, specifically in the region of Devon. It is believed to have emerged as a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from the town of Lynton, located on the Exmoor Coast in North Devon.

The etymology of LYNTON can be traced back to the Old English words "lyn" and "tun," which collectively translate to "a town by the torrent or river." This nomenclature aptly reflects the geographical setting of Lynton, nestled alongside the East Lyn River.

Records from the Domesday Book of 1086 mention the area as "Lintona," an early variant spelling of the name. This historical document provides invaluable insight into the presence of the name in the region during the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname LYNTON was John de Lynton, a prominent landowner and member of the local gentry in Devonshire during the 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir Henry Lynton (c. 1430-1501), a distinguished knight and military commander who served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses.

In the realm of literature, Thomas Lynton (c. 1585-1637) was a renowned English dramatist and poet, best known for his pastoral play "The Prologue to the Pastoral" and his contributions to the second Folio edition of William Shakespeare's works.

The name LYNTON also finds mention in religious history, with Richard Lynton (c. 1550-1626) serving as the Bishop of Peterborough and later the Bishop of St. David's during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Lynton (1720-1795), a distinguished naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral in the Royal Navy and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.

These examples illustrate the widespread presence and historical significance of the surname LYNTON across various fields, from landowners and military figures to literary figures and religious leaders, all hailing from or associated with the town of Lynton in Devon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lynton

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

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

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