Explore the Family Name Liby
The meaning of Liby
Probably an altered form or a variant of English Libby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liby has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,665th in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 51,066th by 2010, indicating a -4.93% change. The count of people with the surname remained relatively stable, increasing from 407 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, a mere 0.25% increase. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname decreased by -6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #51,066 | -4.93% |
| Count | 407 | 408 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liby
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Liby also provides some interesting insights, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.31% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.36% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (1.23%), but this figure was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. There was a marked increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. The categories Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 94.36% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.94% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |