Explore the Family Name Lubeck
The meaning of Lubeck
1. North German (Lübeck) and Dutch: habitational name from Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein and Lubbeek in W Brabant. 2. Americanized form of Slovak Ľubek: from a pet form of any of various compound personal names like Ľubomir, formed with the element ľub ‘dear; to love’.
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How common is the last name Lubeck in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lubeck has seen modest changes in its popularity within the United States. In 2000, Lubeck was ranked 28,226 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 28,587, reflecting a minor decrease of 1.28%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Lubeck increased from 798 to 834 between 2000 and 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.51%. The proportion per 100k people bearing the last name Lubeck saw a slight decline of 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #28,587 | -1.28% |
| Count | 798 | 834 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lubeck
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lubeck, additional data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals intriguing trends. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, accounting for 95.36% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.72% by 2010. The percentage of Lubecks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw growth over the decade, rising from 0.75% to 0.96%. Similarly, those who identify with two or more races also experienced an increase, going from 1.75% to 2.04% over the same timeframe. The Hispanic percentage remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 1.88% to 1.92%. Meanwhile, no change was reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.72% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.04% | 16.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.92% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.96% | 28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |