2000
#10,102
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,940
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.09
Rare Last name
Lino
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who works with linen or flax.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,656 Americans carry the last name Lino. That puts it at #9,717 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 93,751 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.7K
1 in 93,751
Census rank
#9,717
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,188 bearers of the surname Lino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9717th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.2%. The next largest groups are White (20.9%) and Black (10.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lino
The surname LINO is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "linum," which means "flax" or "linen." The name likely referred to someone who grew or worked with flax, a plant used to produce linen fabric.
The earliest known records of the LINO surname can be found in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding Milan and Lombardy. It was during the Renaissance period that the name gained prominence due to the thriving textile industry in these regions.
One of the earliest documented references to the LINO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, dating back to the late 1300s. There is a record of a family named LINO who owned several linen mills and played a significant role in the local textile trade.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni LINO (1434-1503) was a renowned linen merchant from Venice. He established trade routes and expanded the family's business, exporting high-quality Venetian linen to various parts of Europe.
Another prominent individual with the LINO surname was Alessandro LINO (1578-1644), a skilled linen weaver from Cremona. He is credited with developing innovative techniques that improved the quality and durability of linen fabrics, contributing to the region's reputation for superior textiles.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the LINO surname can be found in various documents and records across northern Italy, particularly in areas known for their linen production, such as Bergamo, Brescia, and Verona.
One of the most famous individuals bearing the LINO surname was Carlo LINO (1712-1792), a celebrated painter from Milan. He was renowned for his religious and historical works, many of which adorned churches and palaces throughout Italy.
As the LINO family continued to prosper in the textile industry, their name became associated with various place names in the region. For example, the town of Linovatica, located near Brescia, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of LINO families who owned linen mills in the area.
Throughout the centuries, the LINO surname has maintained a strong connection to its origins in the linen and textile industry, with many families continuing to be involved in this trade until more recent times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lino
Among Census respondents with the surname Lino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.2%. The next largest groups are White (20.9%) and Black (10.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino60.2% · 1,919
- White20.9% · 666
- Black or African American10.5% · 336
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.0% · 191
- Two or more races2.1% · 68
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lino
Lino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,020
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,625
+685 bearers (+23.3%)
Per 100,000 1.23
Rank movement Up 1,082 places
2020
#9,717
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,188
-437 bearers (-12.1%)
Per 100,000 1.07
Rank movement Down 697 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,102 | 2,940 | 1.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,020 | 3,625 | 1.23 | +685 bearers (+23.3%) | Up 1,082 places |
| 2020 | #9,717 | 3,188 | 1.07 | -437 bearers (-12.1%) | Down 697 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,020 | #9,717 | -7.7% |
| Count | 3,625 | 3,188 | -12.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.23 | 1.07 | -13.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lino bearers went from 3,625 to 3,188 (-12.1% change). The surname moved down 697 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,020 to #9,717.
FAQ
Lino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lino?
Name Census estimates that about 3,656 living Americans carry the surname Lino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 93,751 residents.
How common is Lino?
Lino ranks #9,717 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,188 people with the surname Lino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,656), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Lino.
Has Lino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lino went from 3,625 recorded bearers to 3,188. That is a decrease of 437 (-12.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,020 to #9,717.
What does the Census say about the background of Lino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 60.2%. The next largest groups are White (20.9%) and Black (10.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.2% (1,919 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (60.2%), White (20.9%), Black (10.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lino mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who works with linen or flax. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lino (1.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Lino?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.