Find out how popular the last name Linarez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Linarez.

Linarez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Linarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linarez in America

Linarez is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linarez surname appeared 605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Linarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linarez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Linarez

The surname Linarez is thought to have originated in Spain, possibly during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "linar," which means a field of flax or linen. The name may have been originally given to someone who lived near or worked in a linen field.

In its early forms, the surname was likely spelled variations such as Linares, Linariz, or Linarez. These variations likely emerged due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Linarez can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript that documented hunting grounds and territories in medieval Spain. The name appears in this document in reference to a particular location or region.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Pedro Linarez was recorded as serving in the court of King Juan II of Castile. Unfortunately, his exact dates of birth and death are unknown.

During the 16th century, a renowned Spanish artist named Francisco Linarez (c. 1520-1592) gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes, which can still be found in churches and cathedrals across Spain.

In the 17th century, a famous playwright and poet named Juan Linarez (1588-1662) lived and worked in Madrid. His plays and poems were widely celebrated during his lifetime and remain influential works in Spanish literature today.

Another notable figure with the surname Linarez was María Linarez (1745-1811), a Spanish philanthropist and benefactor who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in her hometown of Seville.

In the 19th century, a prominent military leader named Alejandro Linarez (1812-1887) played a significant role in the Spanish colonial wars in Africa and the Caribbean. He rose to the rank of General and was awarded numerous honors for his service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linarez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Linarez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Linarez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Linarez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Linarez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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