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

Liebhaber, 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 Liebhaber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liebhaber in America

Liebhaber is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liebhaber surname appeared 204 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 Liebhaber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liebhaber 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 Liebhaber

The surname "LIEBHABER" is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "liephaber," which translates to "lover" or "admirer." This name likely emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, in what is now modern-day Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Heidelberg Tax Rolls of 1475, where a certain "Hans Liebhaber" is listed as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 15th century.

The name "LIEBHABER" may have originated as a descriptive surname, given to someone who was known for their affectionate or admiring nature. In some cases, it could have also been a nickname or an occupational surname for someone involved in romantic pursuits or the arts.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname "LIEBHABER" include Johann Liebhaber (1535-1601), a German composer and organist active during the Renaissance period. Another notable bearer was Friedrich Liebhaber (1792-1856), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name appears in various records from German-speaking regions. For instance, a Wilhelm Liebhaber (1823-1890) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Gundelsheim, Baden-Württemberg.

The name also spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration. For example, a Peter Liebhaber (1847-1919) was a successful businessman and community leader in the German diaspora community of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Liebhaber (1879-1961), a German-born painter and artist who lived and worked in Munich during the early 20th century, known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life paintings.

While not an exhaustive list, these examples demonstrate the historical presence and geographical spread of the surname "LIEBHABER" over several centuries, reflecting its German origins and linguistic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liebhaber

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

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

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