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

Lebow, 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 Lebow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lebow in America

Lebow is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lebow surname appeared 1,194 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 Lebow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lebow 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 Lebow

The surname LEBOW is of Eastern European Jewish origin, specifically from the Yiddish language. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century in areas of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is likely derived from the Yiddish word "leb", meaning "lion", suggesting a connection to strength, bravery, or a ferocious temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEBOW surname can be found in the Pinkas Hakehillot, a historical record of Jewish communities in Poland, dating back to the 17th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Leibow, Leybow, and Leybu, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 18th century, the LEBOW surname is mentioned in the Metryka Litewska, a collection of Lithuanian historical documents. This suggests that the name had spread to the neighboring regions of present-day Belarus and Lithuania, where Jewish communities thrived.

Notable individuals with the LEBOW surname include Rabbi Yitzchak Lebow, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in Poland in the late 17th century and authored several influential works on Jewish law and ethics. Another prominent figure was Shlomo Lebow, a merchant and philanthropist from the city of Lviv (now in Ukraine), who lived in the early 19th century and was known for his contributions to the local Jewish community.

In the 19th century, the LEBOW surname gained prominence with the birth of Jacob Lebow (1827-1901), a prominent industrialist and textile manufacturer from Łódź, Poland. His textile empire played a significant role in the city's economic development during the industrial revolution.

Samuel Lebow (1865-1938), a Russian-born American entrepreneur, founded the successful Lebow Brothers Clothing Company in Baltimore, Maryland. The company became renowned for its high-quality men's suits and clothing.

Another notable figure was Marjorie Lebow (1896-1982), an American author and playwright. Her works, including the play "Whistle While You Work," explored themes of social justice and the struggles of working-class families during the Great Depression era.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the LEBOW surname, which has its origins rooted in the vibrant Jewish communities of Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lebow

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

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

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