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

Lebario, 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 Lebario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lebario in America

Lebario is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lebario surname appeared 131 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 Lebario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lebario 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 Lebario

The surname LEBARIO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "lebario," which referred to a type of hunting dog or a breed of hounds used for hunting hares and rabbits. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who worked as huntsmen or those involved in hunting activities.

The earliest known records of the LEBARIO surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Castile and Aragon. Some of the earliest documented individuals with this surname include Pedro LEBARIO, a huntsman mentioned in a register from the city of Toledo in 1274, and Juan LEBARIO, a landowner from the town of Calatayud in Aragon, who appeared in documents dated 1298.

During the 15th century, the LEBARIO surname gained prominence in the Basque region of northern Spain. One notable individual from this period was Martín LEBARIO (c. 1420-1489), a respected magistrate and judge in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, who was known for his fair rulings and commitment to justice.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the globe, the LEBARIO name spread to various parts of the world. In the 16th century, Francisco LEBARIO (1525-1592) was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Álvaro de Mendaña's expedition to the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The LEBARIO surname also found its way to the Americas during the colonial era. One prominent figure was Diego LEBARIO (1670-1742), a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the region of present-day Argentina, who played a significant role in the early development of the country's cattle industry.

In the 19th century, the LEBARIO name gained literary recognition through the works of the Spanish novelist and playwright, Manuel LEBARIO (1820-1887), whose novels and plays explored themes of social commentary and critiques of the societal norms of the time.

Throughout history, the LEBARIO surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including huntsmen, landowners, explorers, magistrates, and writers, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lebario

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

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

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