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

Libiran, 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 Libiran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Libiran in America

Libiran is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Libiran surname appeared 102 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 Libiran.

The history of the last name Libiran

The surname Libiran is believed to have originated in the Philippines. The name is thought to derive from the Cebuano word "libiran," which means "by the sea" or "coastal area." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to people who lived near the coast or worked in maritime occupations.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Libiran can be traced back to the late 16th century in the Philippines. Some historical records from that time period mention individuals with this surname living in the Visayas region, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol.

One notable early bearer of the Libiran surname was Juan Libiran, a Spanish-Filipino merchant and ship captain who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures between the Philippines and Mexico, transporting goods such as silk, spices, and porcelain across the Pacific.

In the 18th century, the Libiran family played a significant role in the establishment of the town of Lila, located in the province of Bohol. The family's ancestral home and lands were situated in this area, and they were influential figures in the local community.

Another prominent individual with the surname Libiran was Catalina Libiran, a philanthropist and community leader who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her efforts in promoting education and supporting charitable initiatives in her hometown of Cebu City.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines (1898-1946), there were several notable Libirans who contributed to various fields. One such individual was Francisco Libiran, a lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the Philippine judiciary system during the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the Libiran surname has also appeared in various spelling variations, such as Libiran, Libirán, and Libyran, reflecting the diversity of dialects and languages in the Philippines.

While the Libiran surname is most prevalent in the Philippines, it has also been carried by individuals of Filipino descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Spain, due to immigration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Libiran

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

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 Libiran 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.

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

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