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

Lindo, 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 Lindo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lindo in America

Lindo is the 9066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lindo surname appeared 3,605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lindo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lindo 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 Lindo

The surname LINDO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Portugal and Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lindo," meaning "beautiful" or "elegant." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname or a personal attribute, reflecting the physical appearance or character of the original bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LINDO can be found in the medieval Portuguese records, dating back to the 13th century. Documented examples include Pero Lindo, a nobleman from the region of Algarve, who lived during the reign of King Afonso III (1248-1279).

The LINDO surname also appeared in various Spanish historical documents, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Lindo was a wealthy landowner and merchant in the city of Seville, known for his involvement in the lucrative trade with the Americas.

During the Age of Exploration, the LINDO surname spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, carried by adventurers, conquistadors, and settlers. One notable individual was Diego Lindo, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the realm of literature, the LINDO surname is mentioned in Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel "Don Quixote," where a character named Lindo appears as a shepherd in one of the stories.

Another significant figure was Pedro Lindo de Camargo, a Spanish military officer and governor of the Philippines in the late 17th century, who played a crucial role in defending the Spanish territories from foreign invasions.

The LINDO surname also gained prominence in Portugal, with individuals such as Manoel Lindo (1604-1670), a prominent merchant and diplomat who served as the Portuguese ambassador to England during the reign of King Charles II.

While the LINDO surname has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread worldwide, carried by migration and immigration patterns. Several notable individuals bearing this surname have left their mark throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lindo

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

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

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