2000
#15,648
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,715
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.64
Rare Last name
Linhart
A surname derived from the German linden tree, referring to a person living near such trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,751 Americans carry the last name Linhart. That puts it at #18,020 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 195,748 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Linhart 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
1.8K
1 in 195,748
Census rank
#18,020
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,527 bearers of the surname Linhart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18020th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Linhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Linhart
The surname LINHART is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the southern regions of Germany, where the name was derived from the Old German word "lind," meaning "lime tree," and "hart," meaning "hardy" or "brave." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near a lime tree or possessed qualities associated with hardiness and bravery.
The earliest recorded instances of the LINHART surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various medieval German chronicles and records. One notable example is the mention of a Konrad Linhart in a land registry from the town of Nürnberg in 1287. Another early reference is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgiensis, a collection of historical documents from the Brandenburg region, which mentions a Johannes Linhart in the year 1312.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the LINHART name appeared in various parts of southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It was often associated with place names that incorporated the word "Linde" or "Lindenhart," such as Lindenhardtshof or Lindenhartsberg, indicating a possible connection between the surname and specific locations.
One notable figure bearing the LINHART surname was Hans Linhart, a German sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and religious buildings in the Swabian region of southern Germany.
In the 16th century, the LINHART name gained prominence in the literary world with the German poet and humanist Johannes Linhart von Nürnberg (1492-1567). His works, including religious and allegorical poems, were widely published and influential during the Renaissance era.
Another significant figure was Matthäus Linhart (1556-1637), a German theologian and author from Nuremberg. He wrote extensively on religious topics and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his life.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the LINHART surname continued to spread across different parts of Germany, as well as into neighboring regions like Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Johann Georg Linhart (1677-1741), a German composer and organist who was renowned for his sacred music compositions.
In the 19th century, the LINHART name gained recognition in the field of science with the Austrian botanist Franz Xaver Linhart (1805-1879). He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and served as the director of the Botanical Garden in Graz, Austria.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Linhart
Among Census respondents with the surname Linhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Linhart 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 Linhart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 1,408
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 59
- Two or more races2.6% · 40
- Black or African American0.7% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Linhart
Linhart 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
#17,151
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,652
-63 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.56
Rank movement Down 1,503 places
2020
#18,020
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,527
-125 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Down 869 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,648 | 1,715 | 0.64 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,151 | 1,652 | 0.56 | -63 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 1,503 places |
| 2020 | #18,020 | 1,527 | 0.51 | -125 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 869 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 Linhart 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 | #17,151 | #18,020 | -5.1% |
| Count | 1,652 | 1,527 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.56 | 0.51 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Linhart bearers went from 1,652 to 1,527 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 869 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,151 to #18,020.
FAQ
Linhart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Linhart?
Name Census estimates that about 1,751 living Americans carry the surname Linhart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 195,748 residents.
How common is Linhart?
Linhart ranks #18,020 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.51 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 1,527 people with the surname Linhart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,751), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.51 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 Linhart.
Has Linhart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Linhart went from 1,652 recorded bearers to 1,527. That is a decrease of 125 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #17,151 to #18,020.
What does the Census say about the background of Linhart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Linhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Linhart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (1,408 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Linhart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Linhart (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 Linhart mean?
A surname derived from the German linden tree, referring to a person living near such trees. 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 Linhart (0.51 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 Americans have the surname Linhart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.