Explore the Family Name Liefer
The meaning of Liefer
German: possibly from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with liub ‘dear’ + hart ‘strong’ or her- ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liefer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liefer saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Liefer was ranked as the 50,903rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 49,365th place. This change represents a growth of 3.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 385 to 426. However, despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Liefer surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,365 | 3.02% |
| Count | 385 | 426 | 10.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liefer
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Liefer surname identified as White. Specifically, in 2000, about 96.62% of Liefers were White, and this percentage rose slightly to 98.36% by 2010. In 2000, around 2.86% of Liefers identified as Hispanic, but there were no individuals who identified as such in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or nonexistent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 98.36% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |