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

Lebus, 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 Lebus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lebus in America

Lebus is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lebus surname appeared 167 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 Lebus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lebus 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 Lebus

The surname LEBUS is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Lusatia, which today spans parts of eastern Germany and western Poland. The name can be traced back to the 12th century and is derived from the German word "Lübben," which refers to a town in the region.

The earliest recorded instance of the name LEBUS appears in the Liber Census Saxoniae, a census record from the 13th century, where it is spelled as "Lebuz." This document mentions several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, the name LEBUS is mentioned in the chronicles of the town of Lübben, where it is recorded as "Lebus" or "Lebusch." These records indicate that the name was closely associated with the town and its surrounding areas.

One notable historical figure with the surname LEBUS was Johann Lebus (1565-1629), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Lübben. His works, which focused on religious and philosophical topics, were widely read and influential during the Protestant Reformation.

Another individual of note was Gottfried Lebus (1718-1788), a German artist and engraver who was renowned for his intricate copper engravings and etchings. His works often depicted scenes from classical mythology and were highly regarded by art collectors of the time.

In the 19th century, the LEBUS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mathias Lebus (1826-1901), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Lebus Werke, a successful manufacturing company specializing in agricultural machinery.

During the same period, the name was also associated with the village of Lebus in Brandenburg, Germany. The village's name is derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, and it is likely that some individuals with the LEBUS surname originated from or had connections to this area.

Another notable figure was Hermann Lebus (1870-1945), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the design and development of several major cities in Germany, including Berlin and Frankfurt.

Over time, the LEBUS surname has spread beyond its original German roots, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of Europe and other regions of the world. However, its origins can be traced back to the historic region of Lusatia and the town of Lübben, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lebus

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

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

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