Explore the Family Name Linner
The meaning of Linner
1. German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Linne in Lower Saxony, or Linnern in Bavaria. 2. Swedish (also Linnér): variant of Linder, an ornamental name from lind ‘lime tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik. German Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Linner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linner has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,750th and fell to 81,772nd in 2010—a decrease of approximately 26.29%. The number of individuals with this surname likewise decreased by around 19.51%, from 287 in 2000 to 231 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Linner per 100,000 people also declined by about 27.27% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #81,772 | -26.29% |
| Count | 287 | 231 | -19.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Linner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals identifying as Linner are predominantly White, with an increase from 87.80% in 2000 to 90.48% in 2010. Those identifying as Black make up 7.67% in 2000 and decreased to 6.06% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races fell significantly from 2.09% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 90.48% | 3.05% |
| Black | 7.67% | 6.06% | -20.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |