Explore the Family Name Linton
The meaning of Linton
Scottish, northern Irish, and English: habitational name from any of numerous places so called, found in the Scottish Borders and in various parts of England. The second element is in all cases Old English tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’. In the case of Linton in Northumberland the first element is a British river name, Lyne (related to Welsh lliant ‘stream’), while Linton in Kent is ‘estate associated with a man called Lill or Lilla’. The other places of this name normally have as their first element Old English lind ‘lime tree’ or līn ‘flax’, but occasionally perhaps hlynn ‘torrent’ or hlinc ‘hillside’. (On the basis of geographical situation the meaning ‘torrent’ would be appropriate to Linton near Skipton in West Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Linton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linton has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2428th most popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 2524th spot, representing a 3.95% decrease. However, the actual count of people with the Linton surname increased from 13,660 in 2000 to 14,354 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.08%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 5.06 in 2000 and 4.87 in 2010 bearing the Linton surname, showing a 3.75% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,428 | #2,524 | -3.95% |
| Count | 13,660 | 14,354 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.06 | 4.87 | -3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Linton also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 72.88% to 69.16%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 22.04% to 23.60%. The percentage of Lintons identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant rise from 2.01% to 3.18%, while the number of people with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage grew from 0.37% to 0.51%. Those reporting two or more races saw the largest percent increase, from 1.43% to 2.44%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased from 1.27% to 1.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.88% | 69.16% | -5.1% |
| Black | 22.04% | 23.6% | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.18% | 58.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.44% | 70.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1.12% | -11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.51% | 37.84% |
Linton ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Linton is British & Irish, which comprises 50.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.4%) and Scandinavian (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Nigerian, Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 50.8% |
| French & German | 21.4% |
| Scandinavian | 3.7% |
| Other | 24.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Linton
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Linton have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.50% |
What Linton haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Linton is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z138 and R-M167, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Webber, Dennis, Weber, Hartman, Schaffer, Knight, Abbott, Schneider, Jolly, Day.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Linton surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Linton have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Linton" Surname 44.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Linton" Surname 32.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Linton" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Linton" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Linton?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Linton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition