Explore the Family Name Liebler
The meaning of Liebler
German: 1. nickname for an amorous or affectionate man, from an agent noun based on Middle High German liep ‘dear, beloved’. 2. habitational name for someone from Liebel in Silesia or Liblar near Cologne.
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How common is the last name Liebler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liebler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,993 in popularity with 632 individuals carrying the name, equating to about 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 34,801 despite an increase in the number of people with the surname to 649. This represented only 0.22 per 100,000 people, marking a decline of 4.35% in its proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,801 | -2.38% |
| Count | 632 | 649 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Liebler also saw some shifts over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 95.89% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. Notably, those who identified as Hispanic increased by nearly 50%, rising from 2.37% to 3.54%. There was also a modest increase in individuals claiming two or more ethnicities, increasing from 0.79% to 0.92%. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010, with 0.92% of Lieblers identifying as such. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.68% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.54% | 49.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.92% | 16.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |