Explore the Family Name Lobel
The meaning of Lobel
1. German (Löbel): from a pet form of Loeb. 2. South German (Löbel): from the personal name Leopold. 3. Jewish (western Ashkenazic; Löbel): variant of Leibel. Compare Lobell and Loebel. 4. French (northern): variant of Laubel, itself a variant of Aubel ‘white poplar’, with fused definite article l’. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname for a deceitful individual or for a flatterer, from a derivative of Old French lobe ‘flattery’ (of ancient Germanic origin). History: This surname (see 4 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (also in the form L’Obel) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Emanuel, Herschel, Nisan, Yehoshua. German Siegfried, Erwin, Franz, Hans, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Lobel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lobel has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Lobel was ranked as the 25,028th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 23,714th position, indicating a growth of 5.25 percent. The count of individuals with the Lobel surname also grew from 931 in 2000 to 1,068 in 2010, a rise of 14.72 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also slightly increased, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,028 | #23,714 | 5.25% |
| Count | 931 | 1,068 | 14.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.36 | 2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobel
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lobel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, with the percentage growing slightly from 94.74 percent in 2000 to 95.04 percent in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.54 percent to 4.03 percent over the same period. On the other hand, the percentage of those with Lobel surname identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.97 percent in 2000 to 0.66 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 95.04% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.03% | 13.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.66% | -31.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |