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UK surname

Linder

A Swedish ornamental surname derived from the linden tree, or an occupational name for a shield maker.

In the 1881 census there were 141 people recorded with the Linder surname, ranking it #16,091 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 287, ranked #15,212, up from #16,091 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Grimstone, Chigwell and Beccles. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Lindsey, Caerphilly and North Devon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Linder is 322 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 103.5%.

1881 census count

141

Ranked #16,091

Modern count

287

2016, ranked #15,212

Peak year

1911

322 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Linder had 141 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,091 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 287 in 2016, ranked #15,212.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 322 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Linder surname distribution map

The map shows where the Linder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Linder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Linder over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 114 #15,716
1861 historical 137 #16,465
1881 historical 141 #16,091
1891 historical 182 #15,983
1901 historical 286 #12,029
1911 historical 322 #10,873
1997 modern 292 #13,765
1998 modern 289 #14,208
1999 modern 289 #14,320
2000 modern 302 #13,848
2001 modern 290 #14,033
2002 modern 281 #14,619
2003 modern 273 #14,715
2004 modern 277 #14,644
2005 modern 275 #14,624
2006 modern 276 #14,700
2007 modern 273 #14,959
2008 modern 276 #14,994
2009 modern 287 #14,877
2010 modern 300 #14,730
2011 modern 288 #15,009
2012 modern 278 #15,333
2013 modern 303 #14,651
2014 modern 300 #14,839
2015 modern 285 #15,307
2016 modern 287 #15,212

Geography

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Where Linders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Grimstone, Chigwell, Beccles, Sheffield and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to West Lindsey, Caerphilly, North Devon, South Norfolk and County Durham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Grimstone Norfolk
2 Chigwell Essex
3 Beccles Suffolk
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 West Lindsey 008 West Lindsey
2 Caerphilly 019 Caerphilly
3 North Devon 002 North Devon
4 South Norfolk 008 South Norfolk
5 County Durham 053 County Durham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Linder

These lists show first names that appear often with the Linder surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Linder

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Linder, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Linder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Linder household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Linder is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Linder is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Linder falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Linder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Linder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Linder

The surname Linder has its origins in Germany, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "lind," which means "lime tree" or "linden tree." It was likely initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a linden tree or a place where linden trees grew abundantly.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Linder can be found in various German historical records and manuscripts, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, which dates back to the 13th century. In these early documents, the name appears with various spellings, including Linder, Linder, and Linder.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Linder was Johannes Linder, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1425-1490). Another notable figure was Johann Linder, a German poet and humanist who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1582).

In the 17th century, the surname Linder was also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Linderhof and Linderbach, which further reinforced the connection between the name and the linden tree.

Another prominent individual with the surname Linder was Johann Baptist Linder (1776-1846), an Austrian composer and music theorist who was active during the Classical and early Romantic periods. He was renowned for his contributions to music theory and his compositions for various instruments.

In the 19th century, Christian Friedrich Linder (1812-1888) was a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He published several works on the flora of Germany and neighboring regions.

The surname Linder has also been found in other parts of Europe, including Sweden and Switzerland, although its origins can be traced back to Germany. Over time, the name has spread to various parts of the world, carried by immigrants and their descendants.

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1881 census detail

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Linder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Linder surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Suffolk leads with 38 Linders recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.01x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 38 23.01x
Angus 18 14.33x
Norfolk 17 8.15x
Middlesex 13 0.96x
Essex 8 2.99x
Surrey 8 1.21x
Yorkshire 8 0.60x
Lancashire 7 0.44x
Fife 5 6.23x
Lincolnshire 4 1.85x
Selkirkshire 4 32.60x
Oxfordshire 3 3.58x
Sussex 3 1.31x
Hampshire 1 0.36x
Hertfordshire 1 1.07x
Lanarkshire 1 0.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liff Benvie in Angus leads with 17 Linders recorded in 1881 and an index of 89.15x.

Place Total Index
Liff Benvie 17 89.15x
Beccles 15 563.91x
Lowestoft 11 141.03x
Great Yarmouth 8 46.32x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 7 55.91x
Camberwell 7 8.08x
Chigwell 7 276.68x
Kirkley 7 507.25x
Clitheroe 6 126.58x
Geldeston 6 4285.71x
St Andrews 5 136.99x
Galashiels 4 88.30x
St Giles Cripplegate 4 222.22x
St Maryle Wigford 4 238.10x
St Marylebone London 4 5.53x
Chipping Norton 3 154.64x
Barsham 2 1428.57x
Newhaven 2 107.53x
St George Hanover Square 2 8.37x
Weybread 2 625.00x
Alverstoke 1 9.94x
Bishop Stortford 1 32.05x
Bowers Gifford 1 1111.11x
Burwash 1 94.34x
Clapham 1 5.90x
Dundee 1 2.13x
Grimston 1 188.68x
Halesworth 1 85.47x
Hendon 1 20.49x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 1 15.97x
Liverpool 1 1.02x
Maryhill 1 11.66x
Middlesbrough 1 5.71x
Norwich St George Tombland 1 270.27x
Paddington London 1 2.01x
St Anne Soho London 1 12.92x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Linder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 4
Ellen 4
Caroline 3
Charlotte 3
Eleanor 2
Eliza 2
Emma 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Harriet 2
Jane 2
Mary 2
Minnie 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Adelneid 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Anne 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
Emily 1
Esther 1
Evelen 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Hilda 1
Jenny 1
Kate 1
L. 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Matilda 1
Rebecca 1
Stella 1
Susan 1
Susanah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Linder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 7
Robert 5
Charles 4
Frederick 3
James 3
John 3
William 3
Edward 2
Henry 2
Lewis 2
Samuel 2
Stephen 2
Thomas 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Authur 1
Chas.J. 1
Daniel 1
Fredrick 1
Joseph 1
Marc 1
Nathaniel 1
Tepen 1
Tweed 1

FAQ

Linder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Linder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 141 people were recorded with the Linder surname. That placed it at #16,091 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Linder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 287 in 2016. That gives Linder a modern rank of #15,212.

What does the Linder surname mean?

A Swedish ornamental surname derived from the linden tree, or an occupational name for a shield maker.

What does the Linder map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Linder bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.