Explore the Family Name Linzer
The meaning of Linzer
German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Linz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Linzer has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was the 45,149th most popular surname, falling to 50,659th by 2010, representing a decline of 12.2%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell from 447 to 412, a decrease of about 7.83%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 17.65% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #50,659 | -12.2% |
| Count | 447 | 412 | -7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linzer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the changing ethnic identity associated with the Linzer surname. It indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 79.19% in 2000 to 75.97% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black increased from 16.55% to 20.87%, and there was a significant increase in the number of Linzers identifying as Hispanic, from 1.79% to 2.67%. However, no Linzers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of Linzers identifying with two or more races was 2.01% in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.19% | 75.97% | -4.07% |
| Black | 16.55% | 20.87% | 26.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.67% | 49.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |