2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leibbrand
A locative surname indicating a person who lived near or by a lime tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Leibbrand. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leibbrand 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Leibbrand in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leibbrand, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leibbrand
The surname LEIBBRAND is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the areas around the city of Nuremberg. The name is derived from the Germanic words "leib," meaning body, and "brand," meaning sword or flame, suggesting a possible connection to a warrior or soldier.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEIBBRAND can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. The book mentions a Hans LEIBBRAND, who was a prominent citizen of Nuremberg during that time period. Additionally, there are records of a family by the name of LEIBBRAND residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 16th century.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the LEIBBRAND name appears in various church and civil records across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Some notable individuals from this time period include Johann LEIBBRAND (1592-1670), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg, and Christoph LEIBBRAND (1651-1714), a German mathematician and philosopher who taught at the University of Giessen.
As the name spread across Europe, it also appeared in different variations, such as LEYBRAND, LEYBRANDT, and LEIBRANDT. One prominent individual with this variation was Hendrik Jacobus LEIBBRANDT (1838-1913), a South African historian and archivist who played a significant role in preserving historical records from the Cape Colony.
Another notable figure with the LEIBBRAND surname was Karl LEIBBRAND (1892-1982), a German general who served in both World Wars and was involved in the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. He later wrote memoirs about his experiences during the war.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the LEIBBRAND name continued to be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in other German-speaking regions of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland. Notable individuals from this period include Ludwig LEIBBRAND (1873-1945), a German psychiatrist and neurologist, and Heinrich LEIBBRAND (1868-1924), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Throughout its history, the surname LEIBBRAND has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, with its origins and significance rooted in the linguistic and cultural traditions of these areas. While its exact meaning and derivation may be subject to interpretation, the name remains a testament to the rich heritage and diversity of German surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leibbrand
Among Census respondents with the surname Leibbrand, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Leibbrand 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 Leibbrand surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9% · 95
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leibbrand
Leibbrand appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,441 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,500 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 4,441 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 2,500 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 Leibbrand 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 | #153,769 | #156,269 | -1.6% |
| Count | 106 | 98 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leibbrand bearers went from 106 to 98 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 2,500 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #156,269.
FAQ
Leibbrand surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leibbrand?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Leibbrand. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Leibbrand?
Leibbrand ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Leibbrand. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Leibbrand.
Has Leibbrand become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leibbrand went from 106 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Leibbrand?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leibbrand, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Leibbrand in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leibbrand appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.9%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Leibbrand (2000, 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 Leibbrand mean?
A locative surname indicating a person who lived near or by a lime tree. 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 Leibbrand (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 common is the surname Leibbrand?
Want to know how many people are called Leibbrand? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.