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

Labuda, 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 Labuda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labuda in America

Labuda is the 21237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labuda surname appeared 1,235 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 Labuda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labuda 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 Labuda

The surname Labuda is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "labędź," meaning "swan." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was graceful or had a swan-like appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Labuda can be found in historical records from the Krakow region of southern Poland. One notable example is Mikołaj Labuda, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Kazimierz near Krakow in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various Polish documents and records, including the "Akta Grodzkie" (Municipal Records) of the Lublin region. One notable individual from this time was Jan Labuda, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Lublin in the mid-1500s.

As the name spread throughout Poland over the centuries, it evolved into several regional variations, such as Labęda and Łabęda. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciations.

In the 19th century, the Labuda surname gained further prominence with the birth of Gerard Labuda (1916-2010), a renowned Polish historian and academic who specialized in the history of Pomerania and the Piast dynasty. His extensive research and publications made significant contributions to the field of medieval Polish history.

Another notable figure with the Labuda surname was Kazimierz Labuda (1891-1981), a Polish engineer and inventor who is best known for his work on early television technology. He was granted several patents for his innovations in the field of electronic imaging and display systems.

Another individual of note was Bronisław Labuda (1919-1995), a Polish physicist and academic who made important contributions to the study of nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. He held prominent positions at various universities and research institutions in Poland throughout his career.

Overall, the surname Labuda has a rich history deeply rooted in Polish culture and has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from law and academia to science and technology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labuda

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

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

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