Explore the Family Name Leverenz
The meaning of Leverenz
North German: from a personal name derived from Laurentius (see Lawrence).
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How common is the last name Leverenz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leverenz witnessed a modest decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leverenz ranked 22,240 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 24,736 - an 11.22% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell during the same period from 1,082 to 1,008, a decrease of 6.84%. This data implies that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the number of individuals named Leverenz decreased from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, representing a 15% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #24,736 | -11.22% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,008 | -6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.34 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leverenz
The ethnic identity associated with the Leverenz surname has also seen some changes over the years, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.5% of those with the Leverenz surname identified as White; however, this figure slightly decreased to 96.63% by 2010. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 0.46% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010, a change of 158.7%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic marginally declined from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.63% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.79% | -3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.19% | 158.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |