Leibman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Leibman

What does the name Leibman mean?

The Leibman family finds its ancestral home that ancient basin that fed the Elbe, Rhine, Wesser, and Danube rivers. In that area, Leibman evolved as a German nickname for a person known "of a pleasant disposition."

Early Origins of the Leibman family

The surname Leibman was first found in Pomerania, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. The original, literal meaning of "Liebermann" was "one of pleasant disposition," but later came to represent many different branches of a powerful family. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Leibman family

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Leibman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Liebman, Liebmann, Leibman, Leibmann, Liebermann, Leeberman, Leebermen, Libermen, Leverman (North Germany), Levermann, Liebersohn, Lieberson, Lieberherr, Lieberkuehn, Leverkuehn and many more.

Early Notables of the Leibman family

Georg Matthias von Liebermann (18th century), of the von Sonnenberg line, who became first lieutenant in the Austrian army and Lord of Wettschuetz. His son, August Gottlob von Liebermann (d.1803), became Lord of Dalkau...
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Leibman migration to the United States +

Leibman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ludwig Leibman was naturalized in Alabama in 1856
Frederick and Leon Leibman, who settled in Philadelphia in the 1860s