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

Labenz, 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 Labenz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labenz in America

Labenz is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labenz surname appeared 331 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 Labenz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labenz 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 Labenz

The surname LABENZ has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Labe," which translates to "refreshment" or "sustenance," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked in an occupation related to providing nourishment or sustenance.

One of the earliest known references to the LABENZ name can be found in the parish records of the town of Darmstadt, in the state of Hesse, Germany, where a certain Johannes LABENZ was mentioned in an entry from 1567. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the name and its potential connection to the local area.

Another notable historical figure bearing the LABENZ surname was Hans LABENZ, a merchant and trader who lived in the city of Hamburg in the late 17th century. His name appears in several historical documents related to the city's trade guilds and mercantile activities, indicating that the LABENZ family may have been involved in commerce during that time period.

In the 18th century, the LABENZ name can be found in various records from the region of Saxony, in eastern Germany. One such record mentions a Johann Friedrich LABENZ, who was born in 1734 in the town of Zwickau and later became a respected clockmaker and watchmaker in the area.

Moving into the 19th century, the LABENZ surname gained some prominence with the birth of Wilhelm LABENZ in 1825 in the city of Berlin. Wilhelm was a noted philosopher and writer who authored several works on metaphysics and idealism, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another figure of note was Anna LABENZ, born in 1867 in the town of Kassel, in the state of Hesse. Anna was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools for girls and working tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in Germany.

These examples illustrate the rich and diverse history of the LABENZ surname, spanning various regions of Germany and encompassing a range of occupations and contributions to society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labenz

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

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

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