Explore the Family Name Levar
The meaning of Levar
1. Slovenian: perhaps from a Slovenized form of Middle High German leber ‘liver’ or lewer ‘hill’, thus a nickname for a butcher or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill. Compare Leber and Lever. 2. Croatian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Levar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Levar has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it held the 53,191st rank but dropped to 58,182nd in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.38%. The count of people carrying this surname also fell from 365 to 349 during this period, showing a dip of 4.38%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #58,182 | -9.38% |
| Count | 365 | 349 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the Levar surname identify as White. This group made up 93.97% in 2000 and slightly lowered to 92.84% in 2010, experiencing a minor change of -1.20%. However, there has been an increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic and Black. The Hispanic representation rose from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010, a significant growth of 39.63%. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 2.74% to 3.15%, marking a rise of 14.96%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 92.84% | -1.2% |
| Black | 2.74% | 3.15% | 14.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.29% | 39.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |