Explore the Family Name Liebenow
The meaning of Liebenow
German: habitational name from any of several places so named, near Dresden, in Brandenburg and Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Liebenow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Liebenow' has seen a small decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,939th in popularity and had a count of 415. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 50,659, with the count slightly dipping to 412. Overall, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by around 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #50,659 | -5.67% |
| Count | 415 | 412 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebenow
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Liebenow' surname identify as White. This group made up 97.11% in 2000 and rose slightly to 97.57% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Hispanic, accounting for 2.17% in 2000 and decreasing to 1.70% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.57% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 1.7% | -21.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |