Explore the Family Name Levering
The meaning of Levering
1. Dutch and North German: habitational name from Levering, a farmhouse originally belonging to a certain Lever(t) and his kin (see Lever 3). 2. English (Devon): possibly of Dutch or North German origin (see above).
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How common is the last name Levering in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levering has slightly declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,168th out of all surnames in the United States, sliding down to 14,579th in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.9%. Despite the drop in rank, the total number of people carrying the Levering surname increased from 1,945 in 2000 to 2,043 in 2010, reflecting a growth of just over 5%. The proportion of individuals named Levering per 100,000 residents also declined by 4.17%, from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,168 | #14,579 | -2.9% |
| Count | 1,945 | 2,043 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.69 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levering
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Levering surname. In 2000, the overwhelming majority (93.73%) identified as White, with this figure decreasing slightly to 92.76% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black witnessed the most significant increase, rising from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, a change of 61.17%. Additionally, the proportion of persons with the Levering surname who identify as Hispanic rose from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010, representing a growth of 23.02%. Those reporting their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw slight declines, whereas those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 12.95% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 92.76% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.71% | 23.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 1.71% | -7.57% |
| Black | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.57% | 12.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.59% | -4.84% |