Explore the Family Name Lebeda
The meaning of Lebeda
Czech: nickname from lebeda ‘orache’ (a plant of the genus Atriplex, a fast-growing vegetable grown as a substitute for spinach). This nickname is associated with various idioms in Czech, for example lebedit si ‘to feel nice and cozy’ or ‘to have a cushy job’, or dát si do lebedy ‘to tuck into the orache’, i.e. ‘to eat heartily’.
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How common is the last name Lebeda in the United States?
The surname Lebeda saw a decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The surname ranked 42,604th in 2000 and dropped to 45,569th in 2010, marking a 6.96% change. In terms of count, there were 479 individuals with the Lebeda surname recorded in the 2000 Census, which slightly decreased to 469 by the 2010 Census. This represents a slight decline of 2.09%, bringing the proportion per 100k population from 0.18 to 0.16 — an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #45,569 | -6.96% |
| Count | 479 | 469 | -2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lebeda
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Lebeda surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease from 97.29% to 95.52%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, starting from 2010, there was a small percentage (1.92%) of Lebedas identifying with two or more races, and another small group (1.28%) identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.52% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |