Explore the Family Name Leverton
The meaning of Leverton
English: habitational name from Leverton in Lincolnshire, or North and South Leverton in Nottinghamshire. The Lincolnshire placename derives from Old English lǣfer ‘rush, reed, iris’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The Nottinghamshire place probably takes its name from a lost river name Legre (of uncertain origin) + Old English tūn. Perhaps also from Liverton in North Yorkshire.
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How common is the last name Leverton in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leverton experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leverton was ranked as the 29,784th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 745 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it rose slightly in rank to the 29,626th most common surname, representing an increase of 0.53%. The total count of individuals with the Leverton surname also increased by 6.71% during this time frame, growing from 745 to 795. However, when examining the proportion per 100,000 people, Leverton saw a slight decrease of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #29,626 | 0.53% |
| Count | 745 | 795 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leverton
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Leverton surname identify as White. This group increased marginally from 94.77% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.07% of the Leverton population in 2000, rising slightly to 1.13% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black represented less than 1% of the Leverton population and saw a decrease from 0.94% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 2.15% in 2000, decreasing to 1.76% in 2010. The data showed no individuals with the Leverton surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 95.47% | 0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.76% | -18.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.13% | 5.61% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.88% | -6.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |