Explore the Family Name Lievano
The meaning of Lievano
Hispanic (mainly Mexico and Colombia; Liévano): altered form of Spanish (Canary Islands) Liébano, from a personal name related to Liébana, a historic region in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Lievano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lievano increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396th most common, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 45,959th spot, a rise of 26.34%. The number of individuals carrying the Lievano surname also saw a substantial increase from 300 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 54.67%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.11 carriers of this surname in 2000, which climbed to 0.16 per 100,000 in 2010, indicating a 45.45% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #45,959 | 26.34% |
| Count | 300 | 464 | 54.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lievano
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Lievano, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 85.67% of Lievanos identified as such, and this percentage increased slightly to 89.66% by 2010. Those identifying as White made up 14.33% of Lievanos in 2000, but this proportion decreased to 9.70% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.67% | 89.66% | 4.66% |
| White | 14.33% | 9.7% | -32.31% |
| 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% |