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

Lubbe, 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 Lubbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lubbe in America

Lubbe is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lubbe surname appeared 273 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 Lubbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lubbe 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 Lubbe

The surname Lubbe originated in Germany, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It can be traced back to the 13th century and is thought to derive from the Low German word "lübbe," meaning "dear" or "beloved." This term was commonly used as a nickname or a term of endearment, which later evolved into a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lubbe can be found in the records of the city of Hamburg from the late 14th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the areas around Hamburg and Bremen, where it was likely adopted by families or individuals who were recognized for their kind or affectionate nature.

The surname Lubbe has also been associated with various place names in northern Germany, such as Lübberstedt and Lübberitz, which may have contributed to the development of the name in certain regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Lubbe include Johannes Lubbe, a 16th-century German theologian and reformer, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in northern Germany. Another prominent bearer of the name was Friedrich Lubbe, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the 18th century and wrote extensively on topics related to ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, Johann Lubbe, a German immigrant to the United States, made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Pennsylvania. His business ventures and innovations in textile manufacturing helped establish the Lubbe family as prominent industrialists in the region.

During the 20th century, Marinus van der Lubbe, a Dutch communist, gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in the Reichstag fire in 1933, which was a pivotal event in the rise of Nazi power in Germany. Despite controversies surrounding his trial and execution, his name has become intertwined with this historical event.

Another notable figure was Hans Lubbe, a German artist and sculptor who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of human emotion and the human condition, were widely exhibited and celebrated in Germany and across Europe.

While the surname Lubbe may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the affectionate nickname used in northern Germany centuries ago, reflecting the enduring legacy of this name and its connection to the region's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lubbe

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

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

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