Explore the Family Name Liebermann
The meaning of Liebermann
1. German: variant of Lieb 1. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Liberman. Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Bernd, Erna, Hans, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Liebermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liebermann has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 60,636, indicating a 3.31% decrease. However, in terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the name increased from 323 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, showing a small growth of 2.79%. But when measured as a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the usage of this surname decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #60,636 | -3.31% |
| Count | 323 | 332 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebermann
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that the overwhelming majority of people named Liebermann identify as White. This percentage has even grown slightly, from 93.19% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. The next largest group, Hispanics, saw a dramatic decrease over the same period, dropping 51.31% from 4.95% to just 2.41%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 96.69% | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.95% | 2.41% | -51.31% |
| 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% |