Explore the Family Name Ledvina
The meaning of Ledvina
Czech: nickname from the vocabulary word ledvina ‘kidney’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ledvina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ledvina has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,706 in popularity, but by 2010 it moved up to 36,585, marking a positive change of 5.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 537 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, a growth of 13.78%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Ledvina per 100,000 individuals rose from 0.2 to 0.21 over the same period, an increase of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #36,585 | 5.48% |
| Count | 537 | 611 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledvina
When considering the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Ledvina, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White. In 2000, 98.51% identified as white, and this number slightly increased to 98.53% in 2010. There is no identifiable data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either in 2000 or 2010, possibly due to data suppression for privacy. For the first time in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.98%) of people with the Ledvina surname who identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the Ledvina surname identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 98.53% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |