Explore the Family Name Liebhart
The meaning of Liebhart
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, composed of the elements liub ‘beloved, dear’ + hard ‘brave, strong’. Compare Leaphart, Leiphart, Leppard 2, Libhart, Lippard 2, and Lippart. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther.
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How common is the last name Liebhart in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Liebhart has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Liebhart was ranked 54,643 in popularity with 353 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,636, with 332 count, reflecting a decrease in both the number of individuals (-5.95%) and the proportion per 100,000 people (-15.38%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #60,636 | -10.97% |
| Count | 353 | 332 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebhart
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Liebhart identified as White. In fact, in 2000, nearly all (99.43%) identified as White. However, by 2010, while still the most common ethnicity, the percentage had dropped slightly to 96.69%, representing a change of -2.76%. No Liebharts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small percentage (2.11%) who identified as Hispanic, a category that did not exist for this surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.43% | 96.69% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| 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% |