Explore the Family Name Lubbers
The meaning of Lubbers
Dutch; North German (Lübbers): patronymic from the personal name Lubbert, North German Lübbert (see Lubbert, compare Luebbers).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lubbers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lubbers has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lubbers was ranked as the 13,967th most common surname in the U.S., by 2010 it had slipped to 14,257th place, marking a decline of 2.08%. However, the total count of people with the surname Lubbers increased by 6.0% during this period, from 1,983 to 2,102. The proportion of individuals named Lubbers per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.74 to 0.71, indicating a 4.05% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,967 | #14,257 | -2.08% |
| Count | 1,983 | 2,102 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.71 | -4.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lubbers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Lubbers identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.48% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Lubbers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 63.01%, from 1.46% to 2.38%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.35% to 1.52%. The proportions of Lubbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease, while the numbers for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.29% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.38% | 63.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 1.52% | 334.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.38% | -5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |