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

Linh, 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 Linh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linh in America

Linh is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linh surname appeared 203 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 Linh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linh 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 Linh

The surname LINH originated in Vietnam, where it has been in use since at least the 16th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "linh" which means spirit, soul, or supernatural being. The name may have been given to individuals who were believed to have a spiritual connection or special abilities.

In historical records, the name LINH appears in various documents and manuscripts from the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). One of the earliest recorded examples is Nguyen Duc Linh, a high-ranking mandarin who served under Emperor Gia Long in the early 19th century.

Another notable figure with the surname LINH was Tran Van Linh (1878-1935), a Vietnamese revolutionary and one of the founding members of the Communist Party of Vietnam. He played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from French colonial rule.

During the 20th century, the name LINH gained prominence with individuals like Linh Dinh (born 1963), a Vietnamese-American writer and poet known for his works exploring the Vietnamese diaspora. Additionally, there was General Tran Van Linh (1924-2010), a military leader who served as the Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1986 to 1991.

Another notable figure with the surname LINH was Nguyen Ngoc Linh (1910-1963), a Vietnamese painter and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern art in Vietnam. His works often depicted scenes from Vietnamese rural life and folklore.

In terms of place names, there is a commune called Linh Trung in the Thua Thien-Hue province of Vietnam. It is possible that the surname LINH may have originated from or been influenced by this location, although there is no definitive evidence to support this claim.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linh

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

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

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