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

Linnell, 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 Linnell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linnell in America

Linnell is the 19992nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linnell surname appeared 1,340 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 Linnell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linnell 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 Linnell

The surname Linnell originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lin," meaning a pool or tarn, and the suffix "-ell," meaning a small one. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a small pool or pond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linnell can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Thomas de Lynell." This suggests that the name was already established in the English Midlands by the early 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Linnell appeared in various spellings, such as "Lynell," "Lynall," and "Lynold," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that period. One notable bearer of the name was John Linnell (c. 1592-1637), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Chilcompton in Somerset.

During the 17th century, the surname Linnell gained prominence in the county of Buckinghamshire. A notable figure was Samuel Linnell (1640-1718), a Quaker minister and author from Stoke Poges, who wrote several religious tracts and poems.

In the 18th century, the name Linnell was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. One notable bearer was John Linnell (1792-1882), an English painter and engraver who was a member of the Royal Academy. He was renowned for his portraits and landscapes and is considered one of the finest English painters of the 19th century.

Another significant figure was Benjamin Linnell (1799-1868), a Quaker businessman and philanthropist from Woodbridge, Suffolk. He was actively involved in various charitable organizations and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

In the 19th century, the surname Linnell continued to be found across various parts of England, particularly in the southern and central regions. One notable bearer was Alfred Linnell (1869-1940), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and was regarded as one of the finest wicket-keepers of his era.

Throughout its history, the surname Linnell has been associated with various professions, including clergymen, artists, businessmen, and sportsmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linnell

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

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

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