Explore the Family Name Liburd
The meaning of Liburd
West Indian (mainly Saint Kitts and Nevis): of English or French origin. An apparently extinct English surname Liburd, recorded in the 17th century, was a variant of Leppard with intervocalic voicing of p. Alternatively, the West Indian surname may be an altered form of French Libourde, of unexplained etymology, which is extinct as well. Some characteristic forenames: French Alexandrine, Vernice. German Grethel.
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How common is the last name Liburd in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liburd has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname Liburd ranked 31,339 in terms of popularity with a count of 699 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to rank 26,887 with 903 individuals bearing the surname--a change representing a 14.21% increase in rank and a 29.18% increase in count. The proportion of people named Liburd per 100,000 also rose by 19.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #26,887 | 14.21% |
| Count | 699 | 903 | 29.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.31 | 19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liburd
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Liburd, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly falls under 'Black', accounting for 84.69% in 2000 and 86.82% in 2010, witnessing a growth of 2.52%. In contrast, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races fell from 5.15% to 2.88%, a decrease of 44.08%. The percentage of people with this surname who identified as White also dropped by 15%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 6.72% to 7.64%, a 13.69% increase. There were no individuals with the surname Liburd who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.69% | 86.82% | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 6.72% | 7.64% | 13.69% |
| Two or More Races | 5.15% | 2.88% | -44.08% |
| White | 3% | 2.55% | -15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |