Explore the Family Name Leavelle
The meaning of Leavelle
Americanized form of French Lavelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leavelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leavelle saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 49,965th most common surname, but by 2010 it rose to be the 47,878th most common, showing a growth of 4.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 394 people in 2000 to 442 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 12.18%. However, the proportion of individuals named Leavelle per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #47,878 | 4.18% |
| Count | 394 | 442 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leavelle
The Decennial U.S. Census also shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Leavelle surname. In 2000, 73.6% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had decreased to 68.55%. A similar decrease was seen among those identifying as Two or more races, dropping from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, however, almost doubled from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Leavelle increased from 22.08% in 2000 to 24.89% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 68.55% | -6.86% |
| Black | 22.08% | 24.89% | 12.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.94% | 93.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 2.49% | -10.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |