Explore the Family Name Levels
The meaning of Levels
Dutch (mainly Limburg): from the German female personal name Liebhild, composed of the ancient Germanic elements liep ‘dear, beloved’ + hild ‘battle’, or a habitational name either from a village named Lievelde near Lichtenvoorde in Gelderland or the hamlet Lieveld near Oirschot in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Levels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levels has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,983rd, but by 2010 it had climbed to 42,094th position, signifying a 2.07% rise in rank. The count of people with this last name also increased from 474 in 2000 to 516 in 2010, marking an 8.86% growth. However, when normalized per 100k people, there was a minor reduction, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #42,094 | 2.07% |
| Count | 474 | 516 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levels
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Levels is primarily associated with individuals who identify as Black. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, 80.59% of individuals with this surname identified as Black in 2000, which slightly increased to 82.36% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a significant decrease from 14.56% in 2000 to 10.27% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 4.01% in 2000 to 5.04% in 2010. The data reflects no individuals with the Levels surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, but shows a small emergence of Hispanic identification in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.59% | 82.36% | 2.2% |
| White | 14.56% | 10.27% | -29.46% |
| Two or More Races | 4.01% | 5.04% | 25.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |