Show ContentsLinner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Linner Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Linner

What does the name Linner mean?

The surname Linner 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.

Linner Spelling Variations

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

Linner migration to the United States +



Linner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Eva Linner, aged 18, who landed in America from Sweden, in 1902
  • John G. S. Linner, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Sweden, in 1905
  • Anna O. Linner, aged 16, who landed in America from Algutshada, Sweden, in 1906
  • Elfrida Linner, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Langasji, Sweden, in 1907
  • Nelly Linner, aged 37, who settled in America from Christianstad, Sweden, in 1907
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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