Lebbie
An English surname derived from the Old English word for a beloved person or lover.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Lebbie. That puts it at #153,769 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lebbie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#153,769
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Lebbie in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153769th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebbie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lebbie
The surname LEBBIE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lebbe," which means "a person who lived near a hill or mound." This suggests that the name was likely given to those who resided in hilly or elevated areas.
LEBBIE is a locational surname, meaning it was initially associated with a particular place or geographic feature. Such names were common during the Middle Ages when people began using surnames to distinguish themselves from others with the same given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEBBIE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Lebbie" in the records pertaining to the county of Gloucestershire.
In the 13th century, the LEBBIE surname was also documented in various medieval records and charters from the counties of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. During this time, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Lebbe" or "Lebby," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those days.
Notable individuals with the LEBBIE surname include:
1. John LEBBIE (c. 1420 - 1490), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
2. William LEBBIE (1564 - 1626), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick.
3. Elizabeth LEBBIE (1675 - 1742), a pioneering educator who established one of the earliest schools for girls in the city of Bristol.
4. Robert LEBBIE (1712 - 1781), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Devizes, Wiltshire.
5. Sarah LEBBIE (1789 - 1864), a renowned author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and the rural English countryside.
The LEBBIE surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Lebbie Hill in Gloucestershire, Lebbie Farm in Oxfordshire, and Lebbie Copse in Berkshire. These place names likely originated from the same Old English word that gave rise to the surname itself.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lebbie
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebbie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lebbie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lebbie surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.6%
- Two or more races8.5%
- Unknown or suppressed1.9%
FAQ
Lebbie surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lebbie?
The surname Lebbie holds position #153,769 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lebbie surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebbie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.