Explore the Family Name Levinger
The meaning of Levinger
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Levy; the ending -inger being common in German surnames derived from placenames. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Isaak, Menachem, Mort, Zeev. Russian Dmitry, Semyom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Levinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levinger has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 80,678 - a change of approximately -1.98%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 4.91% from 224 in 2000 to 235 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #80,678 | -1.98% |
| Count | 224 | 235 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levinger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnicity linked with the surname Levinger. The majority identified as White, with 95.54% in 2000 and 95.32% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of -0.23%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by approximately 31.95%, from 3.13% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 95.32% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 2.13% | -31.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |