2000
#9,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.16
Rare Last name
Lineberry
An English habitational surname derived from places named Lineberry, likely referring to a place where flax was grown.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,385 Americans carry the last name Lineberry. That puts it at #10,380 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,257 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lineberry 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
3.4K
1 in 101,257
Census rank
#10,380
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,952 bearers of the surname Lineberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10380th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lineberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lineberry
The surname Lineberry is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Lindberry or Linebury, which no longer exists but was likely situated in the county of Lincolnshire.
The name Lineberry is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "lind," meaning a lime tree, and "burg," referring to a fortified town or settlement. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where lime trees were abundant, perhaps a small village or hamlet surrounded by these trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lindeberge." This ancient record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.
In the 13th century, records show a William de Lyndebergh, who was a landowner in Nottinghamshire. This spelling variation further illustrates the evolution of the name over time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Lineberry surname. One such figure was John Lineberry (c. 1640-1720), a prominent English merchant and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation in his hometown of Bristol.
Another historically significant individual was Sarah Lineberry (1703-1789), a pioneering educator and author who advocated for women's education and published several educational works during the Age of Enlightenment.
In the 19th century, Thomas Lineberry (1822-1895) gained recognition as a skilled architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several landmarks in London, including the iconic Lineberry Bridge over the River Thames.
Other notable bearers of the Lineberry surname include William Lineberry (1867-1945), a renowned botanist and explorer who documented numerous plant species in the Amazon rainforest, and Elizabeth Lineberry (1892-1978), a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and gender inequality.
While the name Lineberry has undergone various spelling variations throughout its history, such as Lindberry, Linbury, and Lynbury, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, where it likely originated as a locational name associated with a settlement surrounded by lime trees.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lineberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Lineberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lineberry 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 Lineberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 2,724
- Two or more races3.5% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 63
- Black or African American1.3% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lineberry
Lineberry 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
#9,873
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,276
+136 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 1.11
Rank movement Down 378 places
2020
#10,380
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,952
-324 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 507 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,495 | 3,140 | 1.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,873 | 3,276 | 1.11 | +136 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 378 places |
| 2020 | #10,380 | 2,952 | 0.99 | -324 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 507 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 Lineberry 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 | #9,873 | #10,380 | -5.1% |
| Count | 3,276 | 2,952 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.11 | 0.99 | -11.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lineberry bearers went from 3,276 to 2,952 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 507 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,873 to #10,380.
FAQ
Lineberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lineberry?
Name Census estimates that about 3,385 living Americans carry the surname Lineberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,257 residents.
How common is Lineberry?
Lineberry ranks #10,380 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,952 people with the surname Lineberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,385), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Lineberry.
Has Lineberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lineberry went from 3,276 recorded bearers to 2,952. That is a decrease of 324 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,873 to #10,380.
What does the Census say about the background of Lineberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lineberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Lineberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (2,724 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lineberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Lineberry (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 Lineberry mean?
An English habitational surname derived from places named Lineberry, likely referring to a place where flax was grown. 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 Lineberry (0.99 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 many Americans have the surname Lineberry?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.