Loebsack
A surname of German origin meaning "lion path" or "lion track".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Loebsack. That puts it at #150,452 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loebsack surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#150,452
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Loebsack in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150452nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loebsack, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loebsack
The surname Loebsack originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Lob," which means "praise" or "honor," and "Sack," meaning "sack" or "bag." It is believed that the name may have been given to someone who was a maker or seller of bags, or it could have been an occupational surname for a respected craftsman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Loebsack name can be found in the records of the town of Saxony in the late 1500s. The name was also present in various church records and tax registers from that time period in other parts of Germany.
In the 17th century, there are records of a Loebsack family residing in the town of Erfurt, in the central German state of Thuringia. A notable individual from this family was Johann Loebsack (1622-1701), who was a respected lawyer and judge in the city.
During the 18th century, the Loebsack name spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Loebsack (1745-1819), a German philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the relationship between reason and faith.
In the 19th century, the Loebsack surname began to appear in records from other European countries, such as England and the Netherlands, likely due to migration and immigration patterns. One notable individual from this time was Hans Loebsack (1867-1932), a German-born architect who designed several prominent buildings in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Another notable figure was the German novelist and playwright Theodor Loebsack (1879-1945), whose works explored themes of social injustice and the human condition.
As the 20th century approached, the Loebsack name continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing this surname found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. Notable individuals from this era include the American physicist and inventor Albert Loebsack (1905-1987), who held several patents in the field of electronics, and the Australian artist and sculptor Ingrid Loebsack (1923-2007), whose works are featured in several public collections.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loebsack
Among Census respondents with the surname Loebsack, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%.
The bar chart below shows how Loebsack bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Loebsack surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3%
- Unknown or suppressed2.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Loebsack surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #150,452 | -16.8% |
| Count | 122 | 109 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Loebsack bearers went from 122 to 109 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 21,655 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,797 to #150,452.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Loebsack
FAQ
Loebsack surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Loebsack?
The surname Loebsack holds position #150,452 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Loebsack surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loebsack, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.