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

Linhart, 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 Linhart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linhart in America

Linhart is the 17151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linhart surname appeared 1,652 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 Linhart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linhart 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 Linhart

The surname LINHART is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the southern regions of Germany, where the name was derived from the Old German word "lind," meaning "lime tree," and "hart," meaning "hardy" or "brave." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near a lime tree or possessed qualities associated with hardiness and bravery.

The earliest recorded instances of the LINHART surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various medieval German chronicles and records. One notable example is the mention of a Konrad Linhart in a land registry from the town of Nürnberg in 1287. Another early reference is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgiensis, a collection of historical documents from the Brandenburg region, which mentions a Johannes Linhart in the year 1312.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the LINHART name appeared in various parts of southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It was often associated with place names that incorporated the word "Linde" or "Lindenhart," such as Lindenhardtshof or Lindenhartsberg, indicating a possible connection between the surname and specific locations.

One notable figure bearing the LINHART surname was Hans Linhart, a German sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and religious buildings in the Swabian region of southern Germany.

In the 16th century, the LINHART name gained prominence in the literary world with the German poet and humanist Johannes Linhart von Nürnberg (1492-1567). His works, including religious and allegorical poems, were widely published and influential during the Renaissance era.

Another significant figure was Matthäus Linhart (1556-1637), a German theologian and author from Nuremberg. He wrote extensively on religious topics and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his life.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the LINHART surname continued to spread across different parts of Germany, as well as into neighboring regions like Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Johann Georg Linhart (1677-1741), a German composer and organist who was renowned for his sacred music compositions.

In the 19th century, the LINHART name gained recognition in the field of science with the Austrian botanist Franz Xaver Linhart (1805-1879). He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and served as the director of the Botanical Garden in Graz, Austria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linhart

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

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

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