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

Limberhand, 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 Limberhand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limberhand in America

Limberhand is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limberhand surname appeared 123 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 Limberhand.

The history of the last name Limberhand

The surname LIMBERHAND has its origins in the medieval period, traced back to the rolling countryside of northern England. It is believed to have derived from an archaic Old English phrase, "lim-ber-hond," which loosely translates to "nimble-handed" or "dexterous with the hands." This moniker likely arose as a descriptor for an artisan or craftsperson renowned for their adept handiwork.

Early records of the LIMBERHAND surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lymberhand" in reference to a landowner in the Yorkshire region. This entry serves as one of the earliest documented instances of the name's existence.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the LIMBERHAND surname was Sir Geoffry LIMBERHAND, a skilled archer who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. His prowess with the longbow earned him renown and a knighthood on the battlefield.

The name underwent various spellings throughout the centuries, including "Lymberhand," "Lymburhande," and "Lymburhand," often reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations. In the 16th century, a John LIMBERHAND was recorded as a master woodcarver in the city of York, his intricate works adorning local churches and estates.

As the name spread across the British Isles, it took on localized variations. In the Scottish Highlands, the LIMBERHAND clan was known for their expertise in weaving and textile crafts, with a Malcolm LIMBERHAND (1618-1692) noted as a renowned tartan maker.

During the 19th century, the LIMBERHAND name found its way to the Americas through immigration. One notable bearer was Sarah LIMBERHAND (1812-1887), a skilled seamstress who settled in Virginia and became renowned for her intricate needlework, passed down through generations.

Other prominent individuals with the LIMBERHAND surname include William LIMBERHAND (1892-1972), a celebrated watchmaker and horologist in London, and Elizabeth LIMBERHAND (1935-2011), a renowned potter and ceramicist whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limberhand

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

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

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