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

Liner, 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 Liner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liner in America

Liner is the 11728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liner surname appeared 2,672 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 Liner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liner 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 Liner

The surname LINER is of German origin, first appearing in records from the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Leineweber," which translates to "linen weaver." The name likely originated among families involved in the production of linen fabric, a prominent industry in certain regions of Germany during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LINER surname can be found in the town of Cologne, Germany, where a family by the name of Leineweber resided in the late 1500s. Over time, the name evolved into its current spelling, LINER, as families migrated to different areas and adapted to local dialects and naming conventions.

In the 17th century, the LINER surname appeared in various historical documents, including church records and tax rolls, in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the name had spread across different parts of Germany by that time.

An early notable bearer of the LINER surname was Johann Liner (1620-1685), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Lutheran doctrine. His writings were widely circulated and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 18th century, the LINER name gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where a family of successful merchants and traders operated under that surname. One of the most renowned members was Heinrich Liner (1735-1812), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the city.

In the 19th century, the LINER surname crossed the Atlantic as German immigrants began settling in various parts of North America. One notable figure was Friedrich Liner (1845-1921), a German-American engineer who played a significant role in the development of early steam-powered machinery and industrial equipment.

Another individual of note is Anna Liner (1870-1945), a German-born educator and women's rights advocate who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. She established several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women in education and the workforce.

As the LINER surname spread across different regions and countries, its spelling and pronunciation evolved slightly, with variations such as Lyner, Leiner, and Leinert appearing in various records and documents over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liner

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

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

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