Explore the Family Name Liebhaber
The meaning of Liebhaber
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Liebhaber ‘lover’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liebhaber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Liebhaber in the United States showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Liebhaber was ranked 93,841 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to a ranking of 90,495. This represents a 3.57% increase in rank. In terms of actual count, there were 181 individuals with the surname Liebhaber in 2000, and this number rose to 204 by 2010, marking a 12.71% increase. The proportion of people named Liebhaber per 100,000 remained the same at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #90,495 | 3.57% |
| Count | 181 | 204 | 12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebhaber
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Liebhaber identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.13% to 93.63%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.87% to 5.88%, representing a change of 51.94%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 93.63% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 5.88% | 51.94% |
| 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% |