How common is the Liebermann surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Liebermann in the United States.

Are there Liebermann soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 8 soldiers with the Liebermann surname appear in Civil War records.

Liebermann

Q: What does the surname Liebermann mean?

The surname Liebermann means "A man who is dear or beloved, combining the German word 'lieb' (dear) with 'mann' (man).". It is of Jewish/German origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

A man who is dear or beloved, combining the German word 'lieb' (dear) with 'mann' (man).

Etymology

The name combines the Old Germanic 'lieb' (dear, beloved) with 'mann' (man), creating a descriptive surname. This was common among Jewish communities in German-speaking regions as a surname adopted during the 18th-19th centuries.

About the Liebermann Surname

A Jewish-German surname describing a beloved or dear person. The name reflects the German-Jewish naming conventions of Central Europe.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Jewish communities in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, with significant populations in Israel and the United States.

Liebermann Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Liebermann Surname

Max Liebermann

Quick Facts

Origin: Jewish/German
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 18th century Germany and Central Europe
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

8 soldiers with the Liebermann surname found in Civil War records.

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