Explore the Family Name Lievens
The meaning of Lievens
Flemish and Dutch: patronymic from the old personal name Lieven, of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements lief ‘dear’ + wine ‘friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lievens in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lievens saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th and had been claimed by 268 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.1 per 100k. By 2010, its rank had improved slightly to 67,943rd, with an increased count of 290 individuals maintaining the same proportion of 0.1 per 100k, indicating its stability over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #67,943 | 0.91% |
| Count | 268 | 290 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lievens
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lievens, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this declined somewhat from 94.4% to 90% during that time. Hispanic identification remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 3.36% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, but by 2010 some individuals began identifying as part of two or more races (2.07%) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.41%), which did not occur in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 90% | -4.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 3.1% | -7.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |