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

Leibrand, 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 Leibrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leibrand in America

Leibrand is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leibrand surname appeared 197 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 Leibrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leibrand 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 Leibrand

The surname Leibrand has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "leib" meaning "body" and "brand" meaning "sword" or "fire." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who was skilled with weapons or had a connection to metalworking professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leibrand can be found in the 14th century records of the city of Cologne. A certain Gerlach Leibrand was mentioned as a respected blacksmith in the year 1367. This provides evidence that the name was in use during this period and potentially linked to occupations involving fire and metalwork.

In the 15th century, the Leibrand surname appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. For instance, a Johann Leibrand was documented as a landowner in the town of Nuremberg in 1472. This indicates that the name had spread across different areas and was not confined to a single location.

The name Leibrand has also been associated with place names, particularly in regions where German settlers established communities. For example, the town of Leibrandt in Pennsylvania, United States, was founded in the 18th century by German immigrants and named after one of its earliest settlers, Johannes Leibrandt.

Notable individuals with the surname Leibrand throughout history include:

1. Hans Leibrand (1492-1555), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works during the Renaissance period.
2. Gottfried Leibrand (1578-1644), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on Lutheran doctrine.
3. Sophia Leibrand (1620-1692), a German midwife and herbalist renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine.
4. Johann Leibrand (1715-1788), a German explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the American Midwest during the colonial era.
5. Wilhelm Leibrand (1826-1899), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

While the surname Leibrand is not among the most common in Germany or other countries, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various professions, from metalworking to exploration and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leibrand

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

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

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