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

LaBeach, 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 LaBeach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBeach in America

LaBeach is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBeach surname appeared 116 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 LaBeach.

The history of the last name LaBeach

The surname LABEACH is of English origin, deriving from a locational name that first emerged in the late 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "læcc" meaning a small stream or brook, and "bæc" meaning a ridge or hill. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a small stream on a ridge or hillside.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1195, where one Robert de Lakebeche is mentioned. Variations of the spelling in early records include Lakebeche, Lacbeche, and Lachebech. These early spellings indicate that the name was likely pronounced with a soft "ch" sound, rather than the hard "ch" sound used in the modern spelling.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Lachebeche is recorded as holding lands in Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name Labeach began to appear in various records across England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Sir Robert de Lachebeche, a knight who served under King Edward I and took part in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th century.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Gloucestershire. In the latter county, a family named Labeach held lands in the village of Painswick for several generations, with one Richard Labeach serving as the local vicar in the early 15th century.

During the Tudor period, several individuals with the surname Labeach achieved prominence. One such person was William Labeach, a merchant and alderman in the City of London who served as Sheriff of London in 1547. Another was John Labeach, a scholar and theologian who was appointed as the headmaster of Eton College in 1570.

As the name spread across England, various spelling variations emerged, including Labeche, Labech, and Labitch. One notable bearer of the latter spelling was Sir John Labitch, a military commander who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War in the 17th century.

Throughout its history, the surname LABEACH has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from knights and clergymen to merchants and scholars. While not a widely prevalent name, it has left a lasting legacy in the annals of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBeach

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

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 LaBeach 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.

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 LaBeach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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