Explore the Family Name Linders

The meaning of Linders

Dutch and German: 1. patronymic from a vernacular form of the personal name Leonard. 2. patronymic from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements linta ‘shield’ or ‘spear’ (see Linde 1) + hari, heri ‘army’.

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How common is the last name Linders in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linders has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Linders ranked as the 47,210th most popular surname in the United States, however by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,505th position, marking a decline of 28.16%. Similarly, the total count of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 423 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, signifying a drop of 21.28%. The proportion per 100,000 people also followed this decreasing trend, dipping by 31.25% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#47,210#60,505-28.16%
Count423333-21.28%
Proportion per 100k0.160.11-31.25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linders

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Linders, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, primarily lies within the White ethnicity, which rose slightly from 96.45% in 2000 to 96.70% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Linders amongst those identifying with two or more races fell to zero in 2010 after being at 2.13% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the Linders surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both 2000 and 2010.

20002010Change
White96.45%96.7%0.26%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races2.13%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%