Explore the Family Name Lebedev
The meaning of Lebedev
Russian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Russian lebed ‘swan’ + the possessive suffix -ev. For Russians, it is one of names assigned to pupils of the ecclesiastical schools.
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How common is the last name Lebedev in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lebedev has gained popularity in the United States over the last ten years. In 2000, Lebedev ranked 83,965th in popularity and by 2010, it rose significantly to the 61,436th spot—a 26.83% increase. The total count of people with the Lebedev surname also increased from 208 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, a growth of 57.21%. The proportion of individuals in the U.S. with this name per 100k people increased by 37.5%, indicating a growing presence within the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #61,436 | 26.83% |
| Count | 208 | 327 | 57.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lebedev
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Lebedev surname. In 2000, 90.38% identified as White, increasing to 97.25% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races dropped from 9.62% in 2000 to only 2.14% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Lebedev surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.38% | 97.25% | 7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 9.62% | 2.14% | -77.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |