Explore the Family Name Leibbrandt
The meaning of Leibbrandt
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Liutbrand, a compound of the elements liud ‘people, tribe’ + brand ‘sword’. Compare Lybrand.
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How common is the last name Leibbrandt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leibbrandt has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 118,954 to 116,829, marking a 1.79% change. In terms of count, there was also an increase from 135 to 149, showing a significant 10.37% change. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.05 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #116,829 | 1.79% |
| Count | 135 | 149 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leibbrandt
Furthermore, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leibbrandt has also seen minor shifts during the same time period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the proportion of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 94.81% to 93.96%. Conversely, no Leibbrandts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, while 3.70% identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 93.96% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |