Explore the Family Name Levere
The meaning of Levere
Italian: nickname for a fleet-footed or timid person, from levere, a variant of lepre ‘hare’ (see Lepre).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Levere in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levere experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Levere was ranked 55,609th in popularity in the U.S., with an estimated 345 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank fell to 62,531 with approximately 320 individuals sharing this name, representing a change of -7.25%. Furthermore, the proportion of Leveres per 100,000 people also dropped significantly by -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #62,531 | -12.45% |
| Count | 345 | 320 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levere
Regarding ethnicity, the same decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts. Although no individuals with the surname Levere identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races, the proportions within the White and Black communities changed notably. The proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased from 48.70% in 2000 to 44.38% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals increased from 48.12% to 51.56% over the same period. Additionally, there was a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing this surname, rising from 1.74% to 2.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.12% | 51.56% | 7.15% |
| White | 48.7% | 44.38% | -8.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.19% | 25.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |