Explore the Family Name Leverich
The meaning of Leverich
English: from the Middle English personal name Lefric, Old English Lēofrīc, composed of the elements lēof ‘dear, beloved’ + rīc ‘power’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leverich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leverich has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Leverich was ranked 29,543rd in popularity, dropping to 31,960th by 2010 — an overall decrease of 8.18%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 753 to 722 over the same period, resulting in a proportional drop of 14.29 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #31,960 | -8.18% |
| Count | 753 | 722 | -4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leverich
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leverich, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 95.75% in 2000 to 94.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic has increased from 1.86% to 2.63%. There has also been significant growth among those who identify with two or more races, seeing a rise from 0.66% to 1.25%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the proportion identifying as Black dropped from 0.66% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.88% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.63% | 41.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.25% | 89.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |