Explore the Family Name Levitch
The meaning of Levitch
Jewish (from Ukraine): patronymic from Levy. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mort.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Levitch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levitch has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 and fell to 89,753 by 2010, indicating a drop of 15.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 228 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, representing a 9.65% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Levitch for every 100,000 U.S. residents dropped by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #89,753 | -15.02% |
| Count | 228 | 206 | -9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levitch
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Levitch identify as White. This group constituted 97.81% in 2000 and marginally decreased to 97.09% by 2010, reflecting a slight change of -0.74%. There were no notable changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with either no representation or data suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.09% | -0.74% |
| 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% |