Explore the Family Name Line
The meaning of Line
1. English: from the medieval female personal name Line, a shortened form of Cateline (see Catlin) and of various other names such as Emmeline and Adeline, containing the Anglo-Norman French diminutive suffix -line (originally a double diminutive, composed of the elements -el and -in). 2. Americanized form of German Lein. 3. In some cases possibly also French (Liné): metonymic occupational name for a linen weaver or a linen merchant, from an Old French adjective liné ‘made of linen’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Line in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Line' has seen a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9,475th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped down to the 9,983rd position, marking a decrease of 5.36%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 3,147 in 2000 to 3,231 in 2010, reflecting a 2.67% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 1.17 in 2000 to 1.1 in 2010, a change of -5.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,475 | #9,983 | -5.36% |
| Count | 3,147 | 3,231 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.1 | -5.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Line
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname 'Line', the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 92.63% and 91.95% respectively, representing a minimal decrease of 0.73%. In 2000, Asian/Pacific Islanders made up 1.97% of the Lines, which dropped slightly to 1.92% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.24% to 1.80%, a significant increase of 45.16%. Hispanics saw a small increase of 6.16% from 1.46% to 1.55%. The Black community had a 14.13% increase from 1.84% to 2.10%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased from 0.86% to 0.68%, a substantial reduction of 20.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 91.95% | -0.73% |
| Black | 1.84% | 2.1% | 14.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 1.92% | -2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.8% | 45.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.55% | 6.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.68% | -20.93% |
Line ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Line is British & Irish, which comprises 47.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (33.6%) and Scandinavian (5.3%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Finnish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 47.8% |
| French & German | 33.6% |
| Scandinavian | 5.3% |
| Other | 13.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Line
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Line have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
What Line haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Line is E-M183, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M183 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-Z7, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Maes, Gambino, Benavides, Clegg, Penner, Alaniz, Durden, Arango, Neighbors, Quintanilla.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Line surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Line have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Line" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Line" Surname 27.6%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Line" Surname 21.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Line" Surname 20.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Line?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Line are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition