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

Luippold, 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 Luippold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luippold in America

Luippold is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luippold surname appeared 130 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 Luippold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luippold 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 Luippold

The surname Luippold is of German origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "luit" meaning "people" and "bald" meaning "bold" or "brave". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a leader or a brave individual among their people.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Luippold can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in what is now modern-day Germany. The name was often spelled in various ways during this time, such as Luipold, Luitpold, or Luitbald.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Luippold was a knight named Konrad Luippold, who lived in the late 13th century and served under the Dukes of Bavaria. Records from the time mention his participation in several military campaigns and his role as a trusted advisor to the Duke.

Another notable figure was Albrecht Luippold, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade guilds and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the construction of a hospital and a school for underprivileged children.

In the 16th century, Hans Luippold was a renowned artisan and master woodcarver from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and castles throughout the region, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today.

During the 17th century, the name Luippold was associated with the noble family of the same name, who held significant lands and titles in the region of Saxony. One member of this family, Friedrich Luippold, was a respected military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War and later became a prominent statesman.

In the 18th century, Johann Luippold was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Leipzig. He wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy and was known for his progressive ideas and advocacy for educational reform.

While the surname Luippold is not as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a rich historical significance and connection to its German roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luippold

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

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

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