Explore the Family Name Levina
The meaning of Levina
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Russian feminine form of Levin. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Lyubov, Galina, Sofiya, Asya, Gitya, Inessa, Khasya, Liliya, Lubov, Lyudmila, Masha, Raisa. Jewish Faina, Khana, Sarra, Golda, Khanna, Tsilya.
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How common is the last name Levina in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levina experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999th in frequency of use in the United States, but it fell to the 61,745th position by 2010—a change of approximately -4.65%. However, the number of individuals bearing the name increased slightly from 321 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.25%. The proportion of individuals named Levina per 100,000 people dropped by about 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #61,745 | -4.65% |
| Count | 321 | 325 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levina
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Levina identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White has slightly increased from 94.08% in 2000 to 95.08% in 2010. In the year 2000, 2.18% identified as Hispanic, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 95.08% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |