TheNameDBLiebermann
DescriptiveMeaning
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
Primarily Jewish communities in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, with significant populations in Israel and the United States.
Notable Bearers
Max Liebermann (German painter and printmaker)