Explore the Family Name Liebert
The meaning of Liebert
German: from the medieval personal name Liebert, a variant of Liebhart.
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How common is the last name Liebert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Liebert" has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,537th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 21,048th position, representing a decrease of approximately 7.73%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,278 in 2000 to 1,249 in 2010, a change of -2.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k bearing the name "Liebert" fell by around 10.64% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #21,048 | -7.73% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,249 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebert
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Liebert", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although their percentage dropped slightly from 93.74% in 2000 to 92.39% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 24.03%, while the Black population saw an increase of 22.17%. Furthermore, there was a small increase in those identifying as having two or more races (from 0.86% to 0.88%). New categories emerged in 2010, as individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, marking a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 92.39% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.2% | 24.03% |
| Black | 2.03% | 2.48% | 22.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.88% | 2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |