Explore the Family Name Levick
The meaning of Levick
1. English: usually from the Middle English personal name Lefeke, Old English Lēofeca, a derivative of Lēofa (see Leaf). 2. English: occasionally perhaps a nickname from Anglo-Norman French l’eveske ‘the bishop’ (see Bishop). 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Yiddish Leyvik, a pet form of the personal name Leyvi, itself a form of the Biblical name Levi (see Levy).
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How common is the last name Levick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levick has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 34,503 to 36,286, demonstrating a change of -5.17%. In terms of count, there were 621 individuals with the name Levick in 2000 and 617 in 2010, suggesting a minimal decline of -0.64%. The proportion of people with the surname Levick per 100,000 also decreased by -8.7% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #36,286 | -5.17% |
| Count | 621 | 617 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levick
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the surname Levick. Notably, in 2010, the majority identified as white, at 94.33%, down slightly from 96.3% in 2000. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.81% of Levicks did. Additionally, the percentage identifying as two or more races increased by 31.06%, reaching 2.11% in 2010. Lastly, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, marking a 100% increase. No changes were observed in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.33% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.11% | 31.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.62% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |