Explore the Family Name Levens
The meaning of Levens
1. English: habitational name from a place in Cumbria, so named from the Old English personal name Lēofa (genitive form) + næss ‘promontory’. 2. North German, Dutch, and Flemish: patronymic from Leven 1.
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How common is the last name Levens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levens saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,234 in popularity, with 1,224 individuals carrying it. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 23,750, with only 1,065 individuals. This represents a decrease of 17.38% in rank and a 12.99% drop in count over ten years, showing that fewer people held the Levens surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,234 | #23,750 | -17.38% |
| Count | 1,224 | 1,065 | -12.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.36 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levens
In terms of ethnicity derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Levens surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 90.28% in 2000 to 87.89% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant rise, from 1.31% to 2.82%, an increase of 115.27%. Those identifying as Black also increased from 7.03% to 7.70%. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 0.98% to 1.13%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.28% | 87.89% | -2.65% |
| Black | 7.03% | 7.7% | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.82% | 115.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.13% | 15.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |