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

Lineberger, 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 Lineberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lineberger in America

Lineberger is the 14127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lineberger surname appeared 2,127 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 Lineberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lineberger 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 Lineberger

The surname Lineberger originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old High German words "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "berg" meaning "hill" or "mountain". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a lime tree-covered hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a German legal document from 1283, which mentions a person named "Conrad Lindeberger". Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern form of Lineberger.

In the 16th century, the Lineberger family was well-established in the town of Staufen, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Several members of the family held prominent positions in the local government and guilds during this period.

One notable early bearer of the name was Hans Lineberger (1512-1578), a respected blacksmith and citizen of Staufen. His son, Jakob Lineberger (1544-1612), served as the town's mayor for several terms in the late 16th century.

As the Lineberger family grew and expanded, some members emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 18th century, Johann Lineberger (1725-1802) was among the first Linebergers to settle in the British colonies of North America, establishing a homestead in Pennsylvania.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Lineberger (1801-1875), a German philosopher and educator who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. He taught at various universities in Germany throughout his career.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Lineberger (1835-1912) was a successful businessman and industrialist in the city of Cologne, where he owned several factories and warehouses. He was also a philanthropist and donated generously to local charities and educational institutions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Lineberger throughout history. While the name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants of the original Lineberger families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lineberger

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

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

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