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

Lindroos, 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 Lindroos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lindroos in America

Lindroos is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lindroos surname appeared 107 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 Lindroos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lindroos 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 Lindroos

The surname LINDROOS has its origins in Sweden, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Swedish word 'lind', meaning 'linden tree', and 'ros', meaning 'rose', suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person who lived near a linden tree with roses growing nearby or a location with a similar description.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LINDROOS can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s, where a family with the name Lindroos was documented in the parish of Stora Tuna, located in the historical province of Dalarna.

In the 17th century, the LINDROOS name appeared in various records across Sweden, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One notable individual from this era was Lars Lindroos, born in 1625 in Värmland, who served as a soldier during the Thirty Years' War.

As the Swedish population expanded and migration occurred, the LINDROOS surname spread to other parts of Scandinavia and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the LINDROOS family settled in Finland, where the name became more common.

A prominent figure from the 19th century with the LINDROOS surname was Johan Lindroos, born in 1788 in Finland. He was a respected farmer and landowner, known for his contributions to the local community.

Another notable LINDROOS was Axel Lindroos, born in 1865 in Finland, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist. He established several charitable foundations and supported educational initiatives in his hometown.

In the 20th century, the LINDROOS name continued to be found across Scandinavia, with several individuals achieving recognition in various fields. One such person was the Finnish artist Ulla Lindroos, born in 1929, whose works were widely exhibited and celebrated.

Additionally, the name LINDROOS has been recorded in historical documents from other European countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchange.

While the LINDROOS surname may not be as prevalent as some other Scandinavian surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lindroos

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

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

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