Explore the Family Name Levenstein
The meaning of Levenstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Löwenstein (see Lowenstein 2).
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How common is the last name Levenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levenstein has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name fell from 59,611 in 2000 to 67,519 in 2010, marking a decline of 13.27%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also saw a drop of 7.89%, from 317 in 2000 to 292 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100k change of -16.67%, meaning fewer people per 100,000 had the Levenstein surname in 2010 as compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #67,519 | -13.27% |
| Count | 317 | 292 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levenstein
The ethnicity breakdown of the Levenstein surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly white, with a slight decrease from 95.90% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010, a change of 26.98%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the surname Levenstein during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.55% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.4% | 26.98% |
| 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% |