Explore the Family Name Linebarger
The meaning of Linebarger
Variant of Lineberger 1, a surname of (Swiss) German or Alsatian origin.
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How common is the last name Linebarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linebarger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 22,637 to 24,001, representing a decline of approximately 6.03%. The count also decreased marginally from 1,060 to 1,051, which corresponds to a drop of 0.85%. This change is mirrored by the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 7.69%, from 0.39 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #24,001 | -6.03% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,051 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linebarger
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Linebarger surname suggests some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although it showed a negligible decrease from 77.17% to 76.78%. Those identifying as Black also reduced slightly, from 19.06% to 18.17%. There was no recorded data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group represented 2.19% of people with the Linebarger surname. The group identifying as two or more races saw a small decrease over this period from 2.17% to 2.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.17% | 76.78% | -0.51% |
| Black | 19.06% | 18.17% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2% | -7.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |