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

Linko, 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 Linko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linko in America

Linko is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linko surname appeared 284 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 Linko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linko 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 Linko

The surname Linko is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "linka," which means "a small line or cord." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations involving the use of ropes or cordage, such as sailors, ropemakers, or fishermen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linko can be found in the administrative records of the city of Krakow, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a certain Jan Linko, a merchant who dealt in textiles and imported goods from various parts of Europe.

In the 17th century, the name Linko appeared in several historical documents related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These documents reference a family of landowners and minor nobility with the surname Linko, who held estates in the region of Podlasie, located in present-day eastern Poland.

During the 18th century, the Linko name gained prominence in the city of Warsaw, where a prominent family of bankers and financiers operated under this surname. One notable figure from this period was Michal Linko (1720-1789), a successful merchant and financier who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

In the 19th century, the Linko surname spread throughout various regions of Poland, with several individuals making notable contributions in various fields. Antoni Linko (1804-1868) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Polish courts during the partitions of Poland.

Another prominent figure was Jadwiga Linko (1835-1908), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Krakow. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in Poland.

As the surname Linko spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be associated with various professions and notable individuals. For instance, in the early 20th century, Kazimierz Linko (1890-1962) was a renowned Polish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Palace of Culture and Science.

It is worth noting that while the surname Linko has its roots in Poland, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other cultures and regions over time, potentially leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linko

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

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

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