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

Leibold, 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 Leibold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leibold in America

Leibold is the 21019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leibold surname appeared 1,251 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 Leibold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leibold 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 Leibold

The surname Leibold is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German words "leib" meaning "body" and "halt" meaning "strong" or "brave," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone of a robust or courageous physique.

The earliest known written record of the Leibold name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Mellicensis, a manuscript from the 11th century that documents land transactions and property ownership in the region around the town of Melk, Austria. This manuscript mentions an individual named "Leiboldus" who was involved in a land exchange in the year 1075.

In the 13th century, the Leibold name appeared in various chronicles and records from the region of Franconia in northern Bavaria. One notable example is the Annales Francorum, a historical record written by the monks of the Fulda monastery, which mentions a Knight named "Leiboldus de Seckendorf" who participated in the Crusades in the year 1248.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, the Leibold surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany, with variations in spelling such as Leiboldt, Leybold, and Leyboldt. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Leibold, a master craftsman and woodcarver born in Nuremberg in 1492, who is renowned for his intricate carved altarpieces and religious sculptures adorning churches throughout southern Germany.

Another notable individual with the Leibold surname was Johann Leibold, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Heidelberg in 1548. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and authored several influential theological works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

In the 17th century, the Leibold name gained prominence in the field of medicine and science. Georg Leibold, born in Ulm in 1609, was a respected physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments.

Throughout history, the Leibold surname has also been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and military leaders. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations within German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leibold

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

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

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