2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Libiran
A surname possibly of Arabic origin, potentially related to the word "libn" meaning bricks or claywork.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Libiran. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Libiran 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Libiran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Libiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (8.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Libiran
Among Census respondents with the surname Libiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (8.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Libiran 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 Libiran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander77.3% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 12
- Two or more races8.2% · 9
- White3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Libiran
Libiran appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 8,986 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 Libiran 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 | #158,432 | #149,446 | 5.7% |
| Count | 102 | 110 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Libiran bearers went from 102 to 110 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 8,986 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #149,446.
FAQ
Libiran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Libiran?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Libiran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Libiran?
Libiran ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Libiran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Libiran.
Has Libiran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Libiran went from 102 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 8 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Libiran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Libiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (8.2%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Libiran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.3% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Libiran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (77.3%), Hispanic (10.9%), Two or More Races (8.2%). 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 Libiran (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 Libiran mean?
A surname possibly of Arabic origin, potentially related to the word "libn" meaning bricks or claywork. 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 Libiran (0.04 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 many people have the last name Libiran?
You can see how many people have the last name Libiran on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.