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

Linus, 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 Linus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Linus in America

Linus is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Linus surname appeared 117 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 Linus.

The history of the last name Linus

The surname Linus is of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Linus, which is thought to be derived from the Latin word "linum," meaning "flax" or "linen." The name was popular in ancient Rome and the early Christian church.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Linus is in the New Testament, where it is mentioned as the name of the first bishop of Rome after the apostles Peter and Paul. In the 2nd century, a Latin writer named Irenaeus mentioned Linus as the first bishop of Rome, appointed by the apostles.

The name Linus was also used in medieval Europe, particularly in Italy and France. In the 12th century, a French theologian named Linus de Bellesmains was known for his writings on canon law. Similarly, in the 13th century, an Italian mathematician named Linus Balducci Picolomini made significant contributions to the field of geometry.

In England, the surname Linus can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a person named William Linus living in Cambridgeshire. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where a John Linus is mentioned.

In the 16th century, a Dutch physician named Rembert Dodoens, also known as Rembert Linus, was notable for his work on botany and the classification of plants. He was born in 1517 and died in 1585.

Another notable figure with the surname Linus was the French mathematician and philosopher René Linus, born in 1615. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of calculus and probability theory.

During the 18th century, the surname Linus was also found in Scotland. One example is the Scottish poet and literary critic James Linus, who was born in 1732 and died in 1808. He was known for his works on Scottish literature and his translations of ancient Greek and Roman texts.

In the 19th century, the German composer and conductor Carl Linus, born in 1835, was known for his operas and choral works. He played a significant role in the development of German Romantic music.

Throughout history, the surname Linus has been associated with various fields, including religion, academia, literature, and the arts, reflecting its ancient roots and the diverse contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Linus

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

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 Linus 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.

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

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