Explore the Family Name Limber
The meaning of Limber
English: habitational name from Great Limber in Lindsey (Lincolnshire). This place is named with Old English lind ‘lime tree’ + beorg ‘hill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Limber has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 80,216th in popularity and had 220 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank dropped significantly to 134,712th, while the count of occurrences also fell to 125 - an approximate 43% decline. The proportion per 100k population also saw a halving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #134,712 | -67.94% |
| Count | 220 | 125 | -43.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.04 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Limber, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.27% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.20% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in both census years. Interestingly, there's a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, going from 0% in 2000 to 4% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 95.2% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 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% |