Explore the Family Name Linenberger
The meaning of Linenberger
German: probably an altered form of Lünenberger, unexplained. The surname Linenberger was brought to North America from Russia. The probable original form Lünenberger is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linenberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Linenberger saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Linenberger ranked 46,523 in terms of popularity among surnames, while in 2010 it climbed up to 45,740, an increase of 1.68%. Meanwhile, the count of people with the Linenberger surname increased from 431 individuals in 2000 to 467 in 2010, an increment of 8.35%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #45,740 | 1.68% |
| Count | 431 | 467 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linenberger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Linenberger surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.29% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 3.48% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010, which represents a 16.95% change. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.22% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 4.07% | 16.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |