Explore the Family Name Levers
The meaning of Levers
1. English: variant of Lever 1 and 2, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. North German: patronymic from Lever 3.
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How common is the last name Levers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levers saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 47,389th in 2000, it fell to 51,176th in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 8 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 421 to 407, marking a 3.33 percent decrease. This translated to a proportion per 100,000 people reduction from 0.16 to 0.14, or a 12.5 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #51,176 | -7.99% |
| Count | 421 | 407 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levers
As for the ethnicity associated with the Levers surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, notable changes occurred within other ethnic identities. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 86.70 percent to 79.36 percent, a drop of around 8.47 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 49.17 percent, from 10.21 percent to 15.23 percent. Additionally, the Hispanic category saw a significant increase, rising from 1.43 percent to 3.19 percent, which represents an impressive growth of 123.08 percent. The proportion of individuals with two or more races decreased by 13.99 percent, from 1.43 percent to 1.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 79.36% | -8.47% |
| Black | 10.21% | 15.23% | 49.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.19% | 123.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.23% | -13.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |