Explore the Family Name Liebsch
The meaning of Liebsch
German: from a pet form of any of numerous Slavic personal names based on Old Slavic ljubъ ‘beloved, dear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liebsch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liebsch saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 65298 to 66164, which represents a -1.33% change. The actual count of individuals with this last name, however, increased by 5.28%, growing from 284 people in 2000 to 299 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Liebsch per 100k decreased by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #66,164 | -1.33% |
| Count | 284 | 299 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liebsch
According to the same census data, there has been a moderate shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Liebsch. In 2000, 96.48% of individuals with this last name identified as White, but this percentage slightly dropped to 95.65% in 2010. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic category, where the percentage grew from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010, representing a 27.01% increase. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.65% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.68% | 27.01% |
| 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% |