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

Limbeck, 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 Limbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limbeck in America

Limbeck is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limbeck surname appeared 223 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 Limbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limbeck 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 Limbeck

The surname Limbeck originated in the German region of Bavaria, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "limbach," which means "from the brook."

One of the earliest known references to the name Limbeck can be found in the medieval records of the city of Augsburg, where a merchant named Hans Limbeck is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the Limbeck family played a significant role in the local politics of the city of Nuremberg. A prominent member of the family, Friedrich Limbeck (1328-1398), served as a councilor and held various positions of authority within the city's government.

During the Renaissance period, the Limbeck name gained further prominence with the rise of a renowned artist named Albrecht Limbeck (1470-1532). Born in the town of Bamberg, Albrecht was a skilled painter and woodcarver whose works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Southern Germany.

In the 17th century, the Limbeck family expanded their influence beyond Bavaria, with several members migrating to other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Johann Limbeck (1592-1662), a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg and authored several influential texts on Christian doctrine.

Another significant individual bearing the Limbeck name was Maria Limbeck (1718-1792), a respected botanist and naturalist from the city of Regensburg. Her extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed illustrations contributed greatly to the advancement of botanical studies in the region.

Over the centuries, the Limbeck surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Limbech, Lymbach, and Lympach. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the family's deep roots in the German state of Bavaria and its connection to the natural landscape of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limbeck

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

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

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