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

Linkous, 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 Linkous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linkous in America

Linkous is the 10387th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linkous surname appeared 3,102 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 Linkous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linkous 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 Linkous

The surname Linkous is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "link," which means "left-handed." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was left-handed, a trait that was considered unusual in medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Linkhausen, located in the Rhineland region of Germany. The town's name, which translates to "village of the left-handers," lends credence to the theory that the surname Linkous is related to left-handedness.

In the late 17th century, the name began to appear in various church records and parish registers throughout Germany. One notable bearer of the name was Hans Linkous, born in 1678 in the town of Mainz. He was a respected blacksmith and is mentioned in several historical documents from the time.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling, such as Linkhause and Linkhausen. In the early 19th century, Jacob Linkous (1802-1875), a German immigrant, brought the name to the United States, settling in Virginia.

Another notable figure with the surname Linkous was Johann Linkous (1851-1923), a German-born musician and composer who gained fame for his intricate organ compositions. His works were widely performed in churches throughout Germany and Austria.

In the 20th century, the name gained further recognition with the rise of Mark Linkous (1962-2010), an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the founder of the influential indie rock band Sparklehorse and is widely regarded as a pioneer of the alternative rock genre.

Throughout its history, the surname Linkous has maintained its connection to its German roots, with a rich tapestry of individuals who have left their mark across various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linkous

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

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

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