Explore the Family Name Leverette
The meaning of Leverette
Probably an altered form of Leverett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leverette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leverette ranked 10,757th in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 10,782 in 2010, a subtle shift of -0.23%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,722 to 2,958 during the same period, marking an 8.67% growth. The proportion of people named Leverette per 100,000 also experienced a minor decrease from 1.01 to 1.0, indicating a -0.99% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,757 | #10,782 | -0.23% |
| Count | 2,722 | 2,958 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 1 | -0.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leverette
Meanwhile, the ethnic identity associated with the Leverette surname has seen some shifts in the decade between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native decreased by -41.38% and -6.90% respectively. The percentage of Leverettes identifying as White also slightly decreased by -5.79%. Conversely, other ethnic identities saw growth: individuals reporting two or more races went up by 34.44%, while the Hispanic population experienced a significant increase of 145.45%. The Black community identifying with the surname Leverette also saw a modest increase of 1.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.91% | 57.74% | 1.46% |
| White | 40.23% | 37.9% | -5.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.03% | 34.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.89% | 145.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.27% | -6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.17% | -41.38% |