Explore the Family Name Lybeck
The meaning of Lybeck
Norwegian and Swedish: habitational name from Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Danish variant Lybæk. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Nels.
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How common is the last name Lybeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lybeck saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lybeck was ranked as the 49,767th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,667th position—a decrease of approximately 7.84 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, falling from 396 to 385 which is a drop of about 2.78 percent. The proportion of individuals with the surname Lybeck per 100,000 people also decreased by around 13.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #53,667 | -7.84% |
| Count | 396 | 385 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lybeck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the surname Lybeck are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, nearly 99.49 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White and although there was a slight decrease, this figure remained high at 97.66 percent in 2010. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic categories over this decade, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories either remained constant or were not applicable due to suppressed data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.49% | 97.66% | -1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |