Explore the Family Name Leyvas
The meaning of Leyvas
Spanish: variant of Leivas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leyvas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leyvas has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leyvas was ranked as the 42,983rd most popular surname in America, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 38,050th spot, marking an 11.48% increase in rank. The count of individuals carrying the Leyvas surname also surged by 23%, from 474 in 2000 to 583 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Leyvas per 100,000 people saw a rise of 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #38,050 | 11.48% |
| Count | 474 | 583 | 23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyvas
The ethnicity breakdown for the Leyvas surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as Hispanic. As of 2010, 87.99% identified as Hispanic, a slight increase from the 87.34% in 2000. White represents the second-largest ethnic identity with a slight growth of 6.32% between 2000 and 2010, from 8.23% to 8.75%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. In 2000, 1.05% identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to 0% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 2.11% in 2000, which declined slightly to 1.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.34% | 87.99% | 0.74% |
| White | 8.23% | 8.75% | 6.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 1.89% | -10.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |