There are
1962
Linkes in the USA
Linke is the
15052nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Linke

AlexanderLinke

Alexander Linke is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for 1. FC Saarbrücken.

BodoLinke

Bodo Linke is a former German footballer who played as a defender.

DirkLinke

Dirk Linke is a former East German football player and current coach.

Kai-Uwevon

Kai-Uwe von Hassel-Linke is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union.

ManfredLinke

Manfred Linke is a retired German footballer who played as a forward.

ManuelaLinke

Manuela Linke is a former East German cross-country skier who competed from 1979 to 1985.

PetraLinke

Petra Linke is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.

RustyLinker

Rusty Linker is an American baseball coach and former player.

ThomasLinke

Thomas Linke is a former German footballer who played as a centre-back.

TimLinke

Tim Linke is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for SC Paderborn 07.

Linke Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Linke' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle Low German word 'linke,' which means 'left.' The name may have originally been used to differentiate someone who was left-handed or left-leaning.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Linke' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the eastern regions of the country. It is also found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Linke' include 'Link,' 'Lynch,' 'Linsky,' 'Linkee,' 'Linck,' 'Lenke,' 'Linque,' 'Licka,' and 'Lienke.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been some instances of migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Linke.' For example, some individuals with the surname 'Linke' may have emigrated from Germany to other countries, particularly during periods of political and economic unrest.