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

Lybrand, 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 Lybrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lybrand in America

Lybrand is the 21940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lybrand surname appeared 1,183 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 Lybrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lybrand 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 Lybrand

The surname Lybrand is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Leobrand," which is a compound of "leof" meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "brand" meaning "sword" or "fire-brand." The name may have been given to a person who was considered a beloved warrior or a skilled swordsman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lybrand can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Leobrand." This comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

In the 13th century, the surname Lybrand appeared in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a Richard Lybrand was listed as a landholder in 1242. The name also appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a William Lybrand was mentioned in 1279.

The spelling variations of the surname over the centuries include Lybrand, Librand, Libbrand, Liebrand, and Leobrand, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and individual scribal interpretations.

Notable figures bearing the surname Lybrand throughout history include:

1. Sir John Lybrand (c. 1540-1612), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers in London. He was known for his philanthropic contributions to the city.

2. Richard Lybrand (1590-1670), an English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland from 1651 to 1670.

3. William Lybrand (1727-1798), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and participated in several notable battles, including the Battle of Yorktown.

4. Elizabeth Lybrand (1772-1854), an English author and poet who published several works in the early 19th century, including "The Poetical Miscellany" and "The Village Maid."

5. Robert Lybrand (1825-1901), a Scottish-born entrepreneur who founded the accounting firm Lybrand, Ross Brothers, and Montgomery in Philadelphia, which later became part of the global professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The surname Lybrand has a rich history deeply rooted in English heritage, reflecting its origins as a personal name and evolving over time into a distinct family name. The various documented instances and notable individuals bearing this surname have contributed to its enduring legacy and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lybrand

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

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

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