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

Liboy, 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 Liboy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liboy in America

Liboy is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liboy surname appeared 106 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 Liboy.

The history of the last name Liboy

The surname LIBOY has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "lli," which means "flax" or "linen," and the suffix "-boy," which may have been a reference to an occupation or a physical characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname LIBOY can be found in the census records of the town of Lleida, in the region of Catalonia, from the year 1567. These records show several families with the surname LIBOY living in the area, suggesting that the name had already been established by that time.

In the 17th century, the LIBOY surname appeared in various historical documents across Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. One notable example is the baptismal record of Juan LIBOY, born in 1643 in the town of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona.

During the 18th century, the LIBOY surname began to spread beyond Spain. Records show individuals with this name settling in various parts of the Spanish colonies in the Americas, such as Mexico and Cuba. One famous bearer of the name was Pedro LIBOY, a Spanish explorer who was part of an expedition to the Gulf of Mexico in 1734.

In the 19th century, the LIBOY surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Miguel LIBOY, born in 1821 in Barcelona, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Catalan identity.

Another notable figure with the LIBOY surname was Lucía LIBOY, born in 1865 in Valencia. She was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and empowerment for girls and women in Spain.

As the 20th century dawned, the LIBOY surname continued to be represented in various fields. One notable individual was Antonio LIBOY, born in 1901 in Madrid, who was a celebrated architect responsible for designing numerous iconic buildings across Spain.

It is worth mentioning that while the LIBOY surname is not among the most common in Spain or other Spanish-speaking countries, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various areas throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liboy

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

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

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