2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Leberknight
A German surname derived from the occupation of a pâté or liver sausage maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Leberknight. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leberknight surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Leberknight in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leberknight, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leberknight
The surname LEBERKNIGHT is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the combination of the German words "leber" meaning "liver" and "knight" referring to a knight or soldier.
The earliest recorded instance of the name LEBERKNIGHT can be found in a document from the city of Augsburg, dated 1568, which mentions a certain Hans LEBERKNIGHT, a local merchant. It is thought that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a knight or soldier who was known for their bravery and strength, likened to the resilience of the liver organ.
In the 17th century, records show a family by the name of LEBERKNIGHT residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a historic town in Bavaria. One notable figure was Johann LEBERKNIGHT (1612-1678), a renowned painter and engraver whose works were highly regarded during his time.
The name LEBERKNIGHT also appears in several historical texts from the 18th century, including a mention of a Wilhelm LEBERKNIGHT (1721-1799) in the parish records of the town of Bamberg. Wilhelm was a respected craftsman and woodworker, known for his intricate carvings and furniture designs.
As the LEBERKNIGHT family spread across Germany and Europe, variations of the name emerged, such as LEBERKNIGHT, LEBERNICHT, and LIEBERKNIGHT. One prominent individual was Friedrich LEBERKNIGHT (1789-1856), a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
In the 19th century, the LEBERKNIGHT surname found its way to the United States through German immigration. One notable figure from this era was Johanna LEBERKNIGHT (1835-1912), a pioneering woman who established one of the first kindergartens in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Over the centuries, the LEBERKNIGHT name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, craftsmen, scholars, and pioneers, all contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's history and legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leberknight
Among Census respondents with the surname Leberknight, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Leberknight bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Leberknight surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leberknight
Leberknight appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Leberknight surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leberknight bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Leberknight surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leberknight?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Leberknight. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Leberknight?
Leberknight ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Leberknight. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Leberknight.
Has Leberknight become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leberknight went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Leberknight?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leberknight, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Leberknight in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leberknight appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), Black (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Leberknight (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Leberknight mean?
A German surname derived from the occupation of a pâté or liver sausage maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Leberknight (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Leberknight?
If you just want to know how many people are called Leberknight, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.