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

Liberator, 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 Liberator surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liberator in America

Liberator is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liberator surname appeared 151 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 Liberator.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liberator 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 Liberator

The surname "LIBERATOR" is derived from the Latin word "liberator," which means "one who frees or delivers from bondage or oppression." The name originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, a period marked by numerous wars and struggles for independence from foreign rule.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the exploits of a noble Italian family. This family was known for their involvement in the fight against the Holy Roman Empire's control over parts of northern Italy.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in a historical account of the Florentine Republic's battles against the Milanese forces. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Liberatore, a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in defending the city of Florence from Milanese invasion.

During the Renaissance, the name gained prominence through the humanist movement, which celebrated classical ideals and the pursuit of liberty. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Girolamo Liberatore, a 15th-century philosopher and writer who advocated for intellectual freedom and criticized the Church's oppressive policies.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it was often associated with individuals who fought for independence and liberation from foreign oppression. In the 18th century, Giuseppe Liberatore, a revolutionary leader, played a pivotal role in the Neapolitan Republic's struggle against the Bourbon monarchy.

The name also found its way to other parts of Europe, particularly during the Age of Exploration and colonial expansion. In the 16th century, a Spanish conquistador named Pedro Liberator was known for his involvement in the conquest of the Americas, though his actions were often criticized for their brutality towards indigenous populations.

Other notable figures with the surname "LIBERATOR" include Francesco Liberatore, an Italian patriot and military leader who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 19th century, and Maria Liberatore, a 20th-century Italian writer and activist who championed women's rights and social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liberator

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

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

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