Lindros
A Swedish surname referring to the linden tree or a person who lived near linden trees.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Lindros. That puts it at #98,099 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindros surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#98,099
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
185
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 185 bearers of the surname Lindros in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98099th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindros, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindros
The surname Lindros is of Swedish origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "lind" meaning a lime or linden tree. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a linden tree or a place where these trees grew abundantly.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Södra Råda, Värmland, Sweden, where a man named Nils Lindros was mentioned in 1594. The name was also present in other parts of Sweden during this time, with variations in spelling such as Lindros, Lindrohs, and Lindrooz.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the Swedish Census Rolls of 1670. A notable bearer of the name during this period was Erik Lindros, a farmer from Värmland, born in 1623 and died in 1698.
As the name spread across Sweden, it became associated with certain place names, such as Lindrosgården, a farm in Småland, and Lindrosholm, an island in Östergötland. These place names likely contributed to the various spellings of the surname over time.
In the 19th century, the Lindros family gained prominence with the birth of Johan Lindros (1811-1888), a Swedish politician and judge who served as a member of the Riksdag, the national legislature of Sweden.
Another notable bearer of the name was Erik Lindros (1888-1962), a Swedish engineer and inventor who held several patents for various mechanical devices and industrial processes. His son, Erik Lindros Jr. (1920-1995), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned mechanical engineer as well.
The name Lindros also gained international recognition in the late 20th century with the rise of Eric Lindros (born 1973), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindros
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindros, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindros bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lindros surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0%
- Hispanic or Latino4.3%
- Unknown or suppressed2.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lindros surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #98,099 | -2.2% |
| Count | 176 | 185 | 5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lindros bearers went from 176 to 185 (+5.1% change). The surname moved down 2,066 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,033 to #98,099.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lindros
FAQ
Lindros surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lindros?
The surname Lindros holds position #98,099 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lindros surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindros, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.