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

Labrum, 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 Labrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labrum in America

Labrum is the 27277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labrum surname appeared 886 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 Labrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labrum 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 Labrum

The surname Labrum is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "labre," meaning "lip" or "edge." This surname was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with prominent lips or residing near the edge of a settlement.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Labrum can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, England, from 1296, where a John Labrum was listed as a taxpayer. Another early mention is in the Placita de Quo Warranto of 1292-1293, which references a William Labrum.

In the 14th century, the surname was also recorded in various spellings, such as Laberon and Labron, further solidifying its roots in the region. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Labrum, a landowner in Warwickshire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1389.

The Labrum surname continued to be present in various English records throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674 listed a John Labrum in Worcestershire. Additionally, the Parish Registers of Staffordshire recorded the marriage of Richard Labrum and Elizabeth Moor in 1593.

Notable individuals with the surname Labrum include Sir John Labrum (1615-1692), a prominent merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1663. Another figure was Edward Labrum (1786-1864), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

In the 19th century, the Labrum surname gained further recognition with the birth of Henry Labrum (1817-1892), a renowned English painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His contemporary, William Labrum (1825-1898), was a respected writer and journalist who contributed to several prestigious publications of the time.

While the surname Labrum may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established English surname with a rich history spanning several centuries. The name's endurance and the accomplishments of its bearers have solidified its place in the annals of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labrum

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

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

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