Explore the Family Name Linhares
The meaning of Linhares
Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Linhares, for example in Braganca, Guarda, and Vila Real, from the plural of linhar ‘flax field’ (from Latin linare, a derivative of linum ‘flax’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Alfonso, Domingos, Ernesto, Francisco, Helio, Inocencio, Luis, Luiz, Pedro, Renato. Portuguese Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Linhares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linhares has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 33,292 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 31,960, marking a growth of 4%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 647 to 722 during this period, an uptick of 11.59%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Linhares per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #31,960 | 4% |
| Count | 647 | 722 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linhares
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Linhares, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (92.12%) identified as White, with a slight decrease to 91.69% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group grew significantly during this decade, from 3.25% to 5.82%, an increase of 79.08%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.02% to 1.25%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a small emergence, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 91.69% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 5.82% | 79.08% |
| Two or More Races | 4.02% | 1.25% | -68.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |