Explore the Family Name Leibovitz
The meaning of Leibovitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Leibowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Iren, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leibovitz in the United States?
The surname Leibovitz has seen an increase in popularity over the years according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 but by 2010, it had risen to rank 60,636 with a change of 9.33%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 276 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking an impressive 20.29% rise. This resulted in a slight increase in the proportion per 100k from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #60,636 | 9.33% |
| Count | 276 | 332 | 20.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leibovitz
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leibovitz, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with this name are identified as White. This represented 96.74% in 2000 and while it slightly decreased to 93.67% by 2010, it still constitutes the majority. A small percentage, 1.81%, of those with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and this remained constant over the two censuses. There was also a noticeable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this group, increasing from 0.00% to 3.31% between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 93.67% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |