Explore the Family Name Levenhagen
The meaning of Levenhagen
German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Levenhagen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levenhagen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,552 and by 2010 the rank had shifted to 41,501, marking a change of -2.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.15%, from 508 in 2000 to 524 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.19 to 0.18, a change of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,501 | -2.34% |
| Count | 508 | 524 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levenhagen
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people with the surname Levenhagen identify as White. In 2000, 98.82% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.90% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was an emergence of a Hispanic ethnic identity within the Levenhagen surname holders, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 97.9% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 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% |