2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Linxwiler
From a linden (lime tree) forest or woods.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Linxwiler. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Linxwiler 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Linxwiler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Linxwiler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Linxwiler
The surname LINXWILER has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, and it is thought to have emerged during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from a combination of the German words "linde" (meaning "lime tree") and "weiler" (meaning "hamlet" or "small village"), suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in a hamlet or village near a lime tree or grove.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LINXWILER can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. In this collection, a certain "Henricus de Lindenwyler" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in the area during that time.
The LINXWILER name also appears in various historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia in modern-day southern Germany. One notable bearer of the name was Johann LINXWILER, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century (c. 1450-1512).
In the 16th century, the LINXWILER surname can be found in genealogical records from the town of Lindau, located on the shores of Lake Constance in present-day Bavaria. One prominent figure from this period was Hans LINXWILER (c. 1520-1585), a successful merchant and landowner who played an influential role in the town's affairs.
As the LINXWILER family spread throughout different regions of German-speaking Europe, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge, such as LINXWEILER, LINDWEILER, and LINDWILER. These variations often reflected the local dialects and linguistic traditions of the areas where the bearers of the name settled.
In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the LINXWILER name was Peter LINXWILER (c. 1610-1678), a skilled artisan and craftsman who was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout the German states.
Over the centuries, the LINXWILER surname has continued to be present in various parts of Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. While not a widely prevalent name, it has maintained a strong connection to its German linguistic roots and the historical regions from which it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Linxwiler
Among Census respondents with the surname Linxwiler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Linxwiler 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 Linxwiler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Two or more races5.4% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Linxwiler
Linxwiler 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-27 bearers (-20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 34,264 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,090 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-20.6%) | Down 34,264 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 8,090 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 Linxwiler 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 | #156,044 | #147,954 | 5.2% |
| Count | 104 | 112 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Linxwiler bearers went from 104 to 112 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 8,090 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,954.
FAQ
Linxwiler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Linxwiler?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Linxwiler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Linxwiler?
Linxwiler ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Linxwiler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Linxwiler.
Has Linxwiler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Linxwiler went from 104 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 8 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Linxwiler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Linxwiler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Linxwiler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Linxwiler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Linxwiler (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 Linxwiler mean?
From a linden (lime tree) forest or woods. 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 Linxwiler (0.04 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 have the surname Linxwiler?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.