Where Does the Liebert Surname Come From?

Liebert belongs to the Lippert family of names, which has German roots. In origin, the name means “A descendant of Liutbert or Liebhard”.

Family crest and blazon

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Liebert, so the heraldry linked to Lippert is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Liebert and Lippert

Liebert is listed among the recognised spellings of Lippert. Other spellings include Lippers and Lipphardt.

The 2010 US Census counted 1,249 people named Liebert, ranking it number 21,048 among American surnames. From 1891 to 2000, 941 births in France were registered under Liebert. Births ran at 44 in 1891–1900 and 88 in 1991–2000. Want more than a summary? See the Liebert family name pack.