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

Lindenmuth, 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 Lindenmuth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lindenmuth in America

Lindenmuth is the 21553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lindenmuth surname appeared 1,211 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 Lindenmuth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lindenmuth 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 Lindenmuth

The surname Lindenmuth is of German origin, originating in the regions of central and southern Germany during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the German words "Linden" meaning lime tree, and "Mut" meaning courage or spirit, suggesting the name may have referred to someone living near a lime tree or grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Lindenmuth, located in the present-day state of Hesse, Germany, where the name likely originated as a toponymic surname, referring to the place of residence. Historical records from the 13th century mention a family by the name of Lindenmuth residing in this area.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts across Germany, such as the Heidelberg Manuscript, which mentions a certain Johann Lindenmuth, a skilled craftsman and woodworker from the city of Nuremberg, who lived from around 1420 to 1492.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Lindenmuht, Lindenmuhte, and Lindenmüter. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time.

One notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Lindenmuth, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1788 to 1849. He was known for his work on metaphysics and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.

Another individual of note was Maria Lindenmuth, a German artist and painter who lived from 1825 to 1891. She is renowned for her stunning landscapes and portraits, many of which can be found in museums across Germany and Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Lindenmuth began to appear in historical records outside of Germany, as families with this surname immigrated to other parts of Europe and beyond. One such example is Johann Lindenmuth, a German immigrant who settled in the United States in the 1860s, establishing a successful farming community in Pennsylvania.

Over the centuries, the Lindenmuth name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, artists, and farmers, reflecting the diverse histories and contributions of those who bore this surname throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lindenmuth

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

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 Lindenmuth 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 Lindenmuth 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 Lindenmuth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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