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

Linson, 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 Linson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linson in America

Linson is the 20529th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linson surname appeared 1,292 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 Linson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Linson 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 Linson

The surname Linson originated in England, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lind," meaning a lime or linden tree, combined with the suffix "-son," indicating a patronymic name – a name derived from the father's given name or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1275, where it is listed as "Lyndeson." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near a linden tree or worked as a linden tree cultivator.

During the medieval period, the Linson name appeared in various records across different counties in England, including Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was relatively widespread and not confined to a specific region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Linson was John Linson, a merchant and alderman from the city of York, who lived from approximately 1520 to 1585. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his philanthropic efforts in supporting the city's churches and charities.

Another historical figure bearing the Linson name was William Linson, born in 1645 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent Puritan preacher and author, known for his religious writings and sermons during the English Interregnum period in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Linson surname appeared in various parish records and documents across England. One notable individual was Thomas Linson, born in 1712 in Nottinghamshire, who was a respected landowner and justice of the peace in his local community.

The 19th century saw the Linson name continue to spread across England, with records indicating families in counties such as Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. A notable figure from this period was Charles Linson, born in 1825 in Yorkshire, who was a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

Throughout its history, the Linson surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, clergymen, landowners, and tradesmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linson

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

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

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