Explore the Family Name Levitas
The meaning of Levitas
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Greek form of the Biblical name Levy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Levitas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Levitas saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957th in terms of the most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 83,834th place, marking an 11.84 percent drop. Similarly, there was a decline in count, from 240 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a decrease of 6.67 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 to 0.08, representing an 11.11 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #83,834 | -11.84% |
| Count | 240 | 224 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levitas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Levitas remained somewhat stable from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, which stood at 98.33 percent in 2000 and experienced a slight decrease to 97.77 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no reports of individuals claiming two or more races, indicating that this surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.77% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |