Explore the Family Name Leivas
The meaning of Leivas
Spanish (mainly Galicia): plural form of Leiva.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leivas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leivas has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 52,077 and by 2010 it had risen to 51,176, marking an improvement of 1.73%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 375 in 2000 that increased to 407 by 2010, indicating an 8.53% rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #51,176 | 1.73% |
| Count | 375 | 407 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leivas
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the Leivas surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority identify as Hispanic, standing at 62.13% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 63.39% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as White, which saw a small increase from 23.20% in 2000 to 24.08% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced a minor increase from 8.53% to 8.85%. However, those reporting two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 3.47% to 1.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.13% | 63.39% | 2.03% |
| White | 23.2% | 24.08% | 3.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.53% | 8.85% | 3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 1.72% | -50.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |