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

Livelsberger, 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 Livelsberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livelsberger in America

Livelsberger is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livelsberger surname appeared 348 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 Livelsberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livelsberger 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 Livelsberger

The surname Livelsberger is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the German words "leben" (life) and "berg" (mountain or hill), possibly indicating that the earliest bearers of this name resided in a mountainous area or near a hilltop settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1487, which mentions a certain "Hans Livelsberger" as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was already established and in use during that time period.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears in various church records and municipal registers across southern Germany, with variations in spelling such as "Lievelsberger," "Lievelsperg," and "Lüvelsberger." These variations were likely due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects of the time.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Livelsberger, a renowned clockmaker who lived in the city of Augsburg during the late 16th century. His intricate and innovative clock designs were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Another individual of note was Anna Maria Livelsberger, born in 1674 in the town of Ulm. She gained recognition as a skilled herbalist and midwife, and her knowledge of medicinal plants was widely respected in the region.

In the 18th century, the Livelsberger name can be found in records from the Palatinate region, with several families having migrated there from other parts of southern Germany. One such individual was Johann Georg Livelsberger, born in 1732, who was a prominent vintner and landowner in the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

As the 19th century dawned, the Livelsberger surname began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, with some families emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Karl Livelsberger, born in 1812 in the village of Unterammergau, who later settled in the United States and became a successful farmer in Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the Livelsberger name has been associated with various occupations, from craftsmen and tradesmen to farmers and merchants. While not a widespread surname, it has left its mark on the annals of German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livelsberger

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

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

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