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

Ledebuhr, 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 Ledebuhr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ledebuhr in America

Ledebuhr is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ledebuhr surname appeared 149 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 Ledebuhr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ledebuhr 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 Ledebuhr

The surname LEDEBUHR is of German origin, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The name is derived from the Low German words "lede" and "bur," which together mean "lead peasant" or "lead farmer."

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the LEDEBUHR surname appears in a document from 1521, referring to a farmer named Hans LEDEBUHR in the village of Bergedorf, near Hamburg. This document suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals who held prominent roles or leadership positions within agricultural communities.

One notable historical figure with the LEDEBUHR surname was Johann Friedrich LEDEBUHR (1717-1786), a German painter and engraver who was born in Eisleben and spent much of his career working in Augsburg. His works included portraits, religious scenes, and landscapes, and he was highly regarded for his skills in etching and mezzotint.

Another individual of note was Carl von LEDEBUHR (1805-1876), a Prussian military officer and writer. He served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars and later wrote several books on military strategy and tactics, including "Über die Ursachen der Niederlagen der Preußischen Armee im Jahre 1806" (On the Causes of the Defeats of the Prussian Army in 1806).

In the 19th century, the LEDEBUHR name also appeared in the United States, with immigrants from Germany settling in various parts of the country. One such individual was Heinrich LEDEBUHR (1832-1901), who immigrated to Wisconsin in the 1850s and became a successful farmer and landowner in the town of Theresa.

Another notable American with the LEDEBUHR surname was William LEDEBUHR (1867-1938), a businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Gloucester, Massachusetts, from 1914 to 1917. He was also active in the state's Republican Party and held various positions within the party organization.

While the LEDEBUHR surname may have evolved over time and been subject to regional variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the rural communities of northern Germany, where it was initially associated with individuals who held leadership roles in agricultural settings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ledebuhr

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

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

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