2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lobberecht
A surname derived from a place name, possibly of German origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Lobberecht. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lobberecht surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Lobberecht in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobberecht, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lobberecht
The surname LOBBERECHT is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Zeeland and West Brabant. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "lob," meaning a lump or clod, and the suffix "-recht," indicating a straight or direct path. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone living near a straight path or road lined with clumps or lumps of earth.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name LOBBERECHT can be found in the Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century. In this source, a certain "Arnoldus Lobberecht" is listed as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1256.
During the 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the name LOBBERECHT residing in the town of Middelburg, located in the Dutch province of Zeeland. This family was involved in the local wool trade and held a respected position within the community.
In the late 15th century, a man named Jan LOBBERECHT gained recognition as a skilled baker and confectioner in the city of Antwerp, which was then part of the Duchy of Brabant. His bakery products were highly sought after by the local nobility and merchants.
One notable individual with the surname LOBBERECHT was Pieter LOBBERECHT (1540-1612), a Dutch painter and engraver from the city of Middelburg. He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting scenes from the Bible and classical mythology.
Another prominent figure was Willem LOBBERECHT (1620-1688), a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still life paintings featuring flowers and fruits. His works were highly prized by art collectors throughout Europe during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, a family of LOBBERECHT brewers and distillers gained prominence in the town of Zierikzee, located in the Dutch province of Zeeland. Their locally produced beers and spirits were renowned for their quality and became popular exports throughout the Netherlands and beyond.
One of the most significant individuals bearing the LOBBERECHT surname was Hendrik LOBBERECHT (1787-1856), a Dutch naval officer and explorer who became the first European to map and chart the coastline of what is now known as Western Australia. His detailed records and maps were instrumental in facilitating further exploration and settlement in the region.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures and notable occurrences associated with the surname LOBBERECHT, which has its roots firmly planted in the Netherlands and the surrounding regions of the Low Countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lobberecht
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobberecht, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lobberecht bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lobberecht surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lobberecht
Lobberecht appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 129 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lobberecht surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #144,270 | -0.1% |
| Count | 115 | 117 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lobberecht bearers went from 115 to 117 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #144,270.
FAQ
Lobberecht surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lobberecht?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Lobberecht. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Lobberecht?
Lobberecht ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Lobberecht. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lobberecht.
Has Lobberecht become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lobberecht went from 115 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lobberecht?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lobberecht, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lobberecht in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lobberecht appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lobberecht (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lobberecht mean?
A surname derived from a place name, possibly of German origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lobberecht (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Lobberecht?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.