Show ContentsLindh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Lindh is derived from the German word "linde" meaning lime tree. It was a topographic name for someone who lived near a lime tree. There are also several places named for this word, especially in northern Germany, and as such people may have adopted the habitation name as a surname. There are several Swedish compound names, created ornamentally from the root "Lind," they include Lindberg, Lindström, Lindbloom and others.

Lindh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lindros and others.


Contemporary Notables of the name Lindh (post 1700) +

  • Hilary Lindh (b. 1969), former American alpine ski racer
  • Irene Lindh (b. 1945), Swedish stage and film actress
  • Mats Ingemar Lindh (b. 1947), Swedish retired professional ice hockey player
  • Gustaf Allan Lindh (b. 1926), former Swedish modern pentathlete
  • Björn Jason Lindh (b. 1944), Swedish flautist, keyboardist and composer
  • Lasse Lindh, Swedish indie pop musician
  • Erik Lindh (b. 1964), former international Swedish table tennis player
  • Jan Lindh, Swedish musician
  • Pär Lindh, founding member of the Swedish symphonic prog group Pär Lindh Project
  • Ylva Anna Maria Lindh (1957-2003), Swedish Social Democratic politician
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


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