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

Lubis, 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 Lubis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lubis in America

Lubis is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lubis surname appeared 143 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 Lubis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lubis 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 Lubis

The surname Lubis originates from the Batak region of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is derived from the Batak word "lubis" which means "forest" or "jungle". The name can be traced back to the 15th century when the Batak people were predominantly living in the highlands of North Sumatra.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lubis can be found in the Surat Batak, a collection of ancient Batak manuscripts dating back to the 16th century. These manuscripts contain genealogical records, historical accounts, and traditional laws of the Batak people.

The Lubis surname is closely associated with the Toba Batak ethnic group, one of the largest Batak sub-groups. The Toba Batak people traditionally lived in the Lake Toba region and its surrounding areas, which were once heavily forested.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Ompu Lubis was a powerful chieftain and military leader among the Toba Batak people. He played a significant role in defending the region against Dutch colonial forces during the Padri War.

Another notable individual with the Lubis surname was Sutan Lubis (1908-1994), a renowned Indonesian novelist and journalist. His works, such as the novel "Harimau! Harimau!" (Tiger! Tiger!), explored social and political issues in Indonesia during the colonial and post-colonial periods.

Raja Inat Mustafa Lubis (1924-2012) was a highly respected Islamic scholar and author from North Sumatra. He wrote extensively on Batak culture, religion, and history, preserving valuable knowledge for future generations.

Mara Wilen Lubis (born 1950) is a prominent Indonesian human rights activist and environmental advocate. She has campaigned tirelessly for the protection of indigenous rights and sustainable development in Indonesia.

Iwan Lubis (born 1975) is a celebrated Indonesian actor and singer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He is known for his versatile performances and has gained a significant following in Indonesia and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lubis

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

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

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