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UK surname

Lieberman

A German and Jewish surname derived from the German word "lieber," meaning "beloved" or "dear one."

In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Lieberman surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 193, ranked #20,039, up from #31,604 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Hackney and Gateshead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lieberman is 196 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1278.6%.

1881 census count

14

Ranked #31,604

Modern count

193

2016, ranked #20,039

Peak year

2010

196 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lieberman had 14 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,604 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016, ranked #20,039.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 71 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Lieberman surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lieberman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lieberman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lieberman over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 14 #31,604
1891 historical 16 #32,868
1901 historical 71 #26,277
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 152 #20,948
1998 modern 161 #20,754
1999 modern 164 #20,621
2000 modern 160 #20,903
2001 modern 157 #20,884
2002 modern 165 #20,619
2003 modern 160 #20,789
2004 modern 169 #20,206
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 167 #20,447
2007 modern 172 #20,321
2008 modern 173 #20,465
2009 modern 174 #20,782
2010 modern 196 #19,698
2011 modern 191 #19,871
2012 modern 179 #20,679
2013 modern 189 #20,273
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 189 #20,345
2016 modern 193 #20,039

Geography

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Where Liebermans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Hackney and Gateshead. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 010 Salford
2 Hackney 001 Hackney
3 Gateshead 010 Gateshead
4 Gateshead 008 Gateshead
5 Salford 016 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lieberman

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lieberman surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lieberman

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lieberman, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Lieberman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Lieberman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Lieberman is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lieberman is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lieberman falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lieberman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lieberman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lieberman

The surname Lieberman is of German and Ashkenazic Jewish origin, derived from the Middle High German word "lieb" meaning "dear" or "beloved" and the German suffix "-man" meaning "man." It emerged in the late Middle Ages as a descriptive surname, likely given to someone who was regarded as a beloved or esteemed member of the community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Lieberman date back to the 16th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. It was commonly found in Jewish communities, as many Ashkenazi Jews adopted German surnames during this period.

One of the earliest known references to the name Lieberman can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the late 16th century, where a family by the name of Lieberman is mentioned as residing in the Jewish quarter.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Lieberman began to spread across Central and Eastern Europe, as Jewish communities migrated and settled in various regions. Some variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Liebermann, Liebermann, and Liberman.

Notable individuals with the surname Lieberman throughout history include Max Liebermann (1847-1935), a famous German painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionist and Realist movements. Another prominent figure was Avigdor Lieberman (born 1958), an Israeli politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and Minister of Defense.

Other historical figures include Samuel Lieberman (1872-1940), a Polish-born American rabbi and scholar who served as the president of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Elias Lieberman (1883-1959), a Russian-born American chemist and inventor known for his contributions to the development of synthetic rubber.

The name Lieberman has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For example, the town of Lieberman in Poland, formerly known as Liebermann, was named after a Jewish family who owned land in the area during the 18th century.

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1881 census detail

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Lieberman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lieberman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Hampshire leads with 10 Liebermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.40x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 10 33.40x
Lancashire 2 1.15x
Middlesex 2 1.37x
Royal Navy 1 57.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Milford in Hampshire leads with 9 Liebermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Milford 9 10000.00x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 72.73x
Mile End Old Town London 2 64.31x
Portsea 1 17.04x
Royal Navy 1 67.11x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lieberman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Emily 2
Ellen 1
Helena 1
Louisa 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lieberman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Eduard 1
Edwin 1
Fredrick 1
Harry 1
Isidore 1
James 1
John 1
Josiah 1
Mark 1

FAQ

Lieberman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lieberman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Lieberman surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lieberman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016. That gives Lieberman a modern rank of #20,039.

What does the Lieberman surname mean?

A German and Jewish surname derived from the German word "lieber," meaning "beloved" or "dear one."

What does the Lieberman map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lieberman bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.