The Lindner Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Lindner, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Lindner family crest.
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Origin of the Lindner name
Lindner is a German name for someone who lived by a prominent lime tree, Middle High German linde, or who came from one of the many places called Linden, Lind or Linda. The village lime was often the place where courts and assemblies met and festivals were held. The name is most common in Saxony, Bavaria and Silesia, and in Austria.
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This overview covers the Lindner name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, the United States and the Czech Republic; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Lindner name FAQ
What does the Lindner name mean?
Dweller by the lime tree. Common variants include Linder, Lindemann, Lindl.
Where does the Lindner surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, the United States and the Czech Republic.
Is there a Lindner coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lindner crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lindner coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).