2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lindorfer
A surname of German origin meaning "from Lindorf".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Lindorfer. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindorfer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Lindorfer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindorfer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindorfer
The surname Lindorfer is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Old German words "lind," meaning "linden tree," and "orf," meaning "village." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived in a village surrounded by linden trees or near a linden tree-lined path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lindorfer can be found in the Codex Traditionum Ecclesiae Coloniensis, a 12th-century manuscript from the Cologne region of Germany, where a certain "Henricus de Lindorfe" is mentioned in relation to a land transaction in the year 1179.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Johann Lindorfer was recorded as a prominent figure in the court of Ludwig IV, the Holy Roman Emperor. Johann was known for his military prowess and served as a trusted advisor to the emperor during the tumultuous years of his reign.
During the Renaissance period, a notable scholar and humanist named Andreas Lindorfer (1460-1523) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of classical literature. He was a professor at the University of Ingolstadt and authored several works on ancient Greek and Roman texts.
In the 18th century, a composer named Franz Xaver Lindorfer (1736-1798) made a name for himself in the musical circles of Vienna. His compositions, which included operas and chamber works, were well-received by his contemporaries and helped to establish his reputation as a talented composer of the Classical era.
Another figure of historical significance was Maximilian Lindorfer (1829-1901), a German-born architect who made significant contributions to the development of architectural styles in the United States. Some of his notable works include the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., and the Renwick Gallery, which is now part of the Smithsonian Institution.
While the surname Lindorfer may not have been as widespread as some other German surnames, its rich history and connections to various notable figures across different eras and fields make it a name with a fascinating and multifaceted legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindorfer
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindorfer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindorfer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lindorfer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 101
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lindorfer
Lindorfer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,383 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,383 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lindorfer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lindorfer bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Lindorfer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lindorfer?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Lindorfer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Lindorfer?
Lindorfer ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Lindorfer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lindorfer.
Has Lindorfer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lindorfer went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lindorfer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindorfer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lindorfer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lindorfer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Hispanic (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lindorfer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lindorfer mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "from Lindorf". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lindorfer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lindorfer?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Lindorfer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.