Explore the Family Name Lefeber
The meaning of Lefeber
Altered form of French Lefebvre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lefeber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lefeber has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 32703 in 2000 to 31412 in 2010, denoting an increase of nearly 4%. The total count of people bearing this surname also increased by approximately 11% during the same period, growing from 662 to 737. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,703 | #31,412 | 3.95% |
| Count | 662 | 737 | 11.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefeber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lefeber also experienced a few changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.71% in 2010, down from 97.28% in 2000), a small percentage also identified as Hispanic (2.17% in 2010, up from 1.66% in 2000). Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals with this surname that identified with two or more races (1.76%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.68%), categories which had not been represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.71% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.17% | 30.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |