Explore the Family Name Lebrecht
The meaning of Lebrecht
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements liut ‘people, tribe’ + berht ‘bright, shining’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Hans, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lebrecht in the United States?
The surname Lebrecht saw a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it rose from rank 57,090 to 56,073, representing an increase of 1.78%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this time period, with a count of 334 in 2000, which rose to 365 in 2010 - an increase of 9.28%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,073 | 1.78% |
| Count | 334 | 365 | 9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lebrecht
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Lebrecht surname identify as White with 96.41% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.34% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Two or More Races, from 2.10% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. Notably, the census began recording individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, with 2.19% of Lebrechts reporting this ethnic identity. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.34% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.64% | -21.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |