Find out how popular the last name Labby is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Labby.

Labby, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Labby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labby in America

Labby is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labby surname appeared 235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Labby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labby to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Labby

The surname Labby is believed to have originated in the northern region of France, specifically in the historic province of Normandy. Its roots can be traced back to the early 11th century, around the time of the Norman conquest of England.

The name Labby is thought to be derived from the Old French word "labbe," which means "abbot" or "priest." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had connections to the clergy or religious orders of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Labby surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Labei," likely a variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Labby was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, England, as a landowner and taxpayer. These records date back to the reign of King John (1199-1216) and provide valuable insights into the presence of the Labby family in medieval England.

During the 14th century, the name Labby appeared in various records across Normandy and neighboring regions. One prominent individual was Jean Labby (1328-1402), a merchant and civic leader in the city of Rouen, known for his involvement in local trade and governance.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a notable French scholar and humanist named Pierre Labby (1510-1572). Born in Lille, he gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the Labby surname was associated with a family of noble lineage in the region of Brittany. One prominent member was Marguerite Labby (1628-1701), who was renowned for her philanthropic work and support of local charities.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spellings and adaptations. In Germany, for instance, the surname took the form "Labbeye," while in the Netherlands, it was sometimes recorded as "Labbeij."

Throughout history, the Labby surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, merchants, nobility, and religious figures. While the name may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in northern France, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labby

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Labby.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Labby was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Labby has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Labby was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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