Explore the Family Name Linen
The meaning of Linen
1. Scottish or English: variant of Linnen. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German and Alsatian Leinen. Some characteristic forenames: French Batiste, Camille, Celestine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linen saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,176th, while by 2010 it had moved up to the 26,391st position, marking a 2.89% increase. The number of individuals carrying the Linen surname also increased from 837 in 2000 to 925 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.51%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #26,391 | 2.89% |
| Count | 837 | 925 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Linen has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, those identifying as two or more races went from 0.72% to 3.68%, a significant increase of 411.11%. The proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly by 11.23%, from 19.24% to 17.08%. Similarly, there was a marginal decrease among Black people, from 75.63% in 2000 to 74.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, those of Hispanic ethnicity increased from 3.94% to 4.65%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.63% | 74.16% | -1.94% |
| White | 19.24% | 17.08% | -11.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 4.65% | 18.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 3.68% | 411.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |