Explore the Family Name Liebelt
The meaning of Liebelt
German (Lusatia, Silesia): variant of Liebolt (see Liebold). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Helmuth, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liebelt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Liebelt slightly declined between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 36,956 to 38,389, a decrease of 3.88%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 1.41% over the same period. In terms of representation, there was an approximate 4.76% drop in the proportion per 100,000 people who carry this last name in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #38,389 | -3.88% |
| Count | 569 | 577 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebelt
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Liebelt. The biggest change was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which saw a dramatic increase of 139.84%, moving from 1.23% to 2.95% between 2000 and 2010. The group identifying as two or more races also experienced a rise, growing by 32.38%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly by 2.48%. The Hispanic category emerged from zero in 2000 to constitute 2.25% of the Liebelts in 2010. There were no identified Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 93.24% | -2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 2.95% | 139.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.39% | 32.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |