Explore the Family Name Levoy
The meaning of Levoy
Altered form of French Lavoie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Levoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Levoy saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Levoy ranked 70,906 among all surnames in terms of frequency, with a count of 257 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,821 and the count decreased to 242. This signifies that the proportion of people named Levoy per 100,000 declined by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #78,821 | -11.16% |
| Count | 257 | 242 | -5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Levoy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Levoy is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 94.94% of Levoys identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.45% by 2010. The second most common ethnicity associated with the Levoy surname is Hispanic, with 2.72% identifying as such in 2000, and dropping slightly to 2.48% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Levoy surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 95.45% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 2.48% | -8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |