Explore the Family Name Linnebur
The meaning of Linnebur
German: occupational name for a flax grower, from Middle Low German līn + būr ‘grower, farmer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linnebur in the United States?
According to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linnebur has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 51,680 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 52,619, marking a decrease of 1.82%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 378 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.23%. Despite this increase in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,619 | -1.82% |
| Count | 378 | 394 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linnebur
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Linnebur. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with proportions of 94.71% in 2000 and 94.67% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.04%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, at 3.70% in 2000 and 3.55% in 2010, a decrease of 4.05%. There was an instance of someone identifying as being of two or more races in 2000, although this was not reported in 2010. It's important to note that there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 94.67% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 3.55% | -4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |