Explore the Family Name Lebens
The meaning of Lebens
Dutch: patronymic from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Liebrecht or Liebold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lebens in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Lebens" saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 63,812 in terms of popularity and had a count of 292. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 69,579 with a count of 282, indicating a change of -9.04 in ranking and a decrease of 3.42% in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #69,579 | -9.04% |
| Count | 292 | 282 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lebens
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Lebens based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.23% of individuals identified as White, which increased to 98.23% in 2010. However, there was a complete drop in the percentage of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races, going from 2.05% and 1.71% respectively in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 98.23% | 2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |