Explore the Family Name Liebig
The meaning of Liebig
German: 1. in the north, probably from a variant of Liebing, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with liob ‘dear’. 2. in Silesia, Lusatia, and Bavaria, from a Germanized Slavic pet form of a personal name based on Old Slavic ljubъ ‘beloved, dear’. 3. habitational name from the placename Liebich in Bohemia (compare Liebich). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Florian, Gerhard, Johann, Jurgen, Klaus, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Liebig in the United States?
The surname Liebig, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked at 27,439, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 30,101, indicating a decrease of 9.7%. The actual count of individuals with the Liebig surname also decreased within this time frame, going from 827 to 779, a drop of approximately 5.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 16.13%, moving from 0.31 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #30,101 | -9.7% |
| Count | 827 | 779 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebig
In terms of ethnic identity, the same census data reveals some shifts among those with the surname Liebig. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both increased, rising by 50% and 48.76% respectively from 2000 to 2010. However, the largest ethnic group, those identifying as White, showed a minor decrease of 0.81%, changing from 95.77% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also experienced a reduction of 17.43%. The percentages for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no reported individuals in either category in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.99% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.8% | 48.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.8% | -17.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.9% | 50% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |