Explore the Family Name Liv
The meaning of Liv
Swedish: soldier’s name or ornamental name from liv ‘life’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liv in the United States?
The surname Liv has grown significantly in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 56,979th most popular, but by 2010 it had jumped up to the 33,596th spot, indicating a growth rate of 41.04%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also more than doubled, going from 335 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, a change of 102.39%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the last name Liv per 100,000 increased by 91.67%, moving from 0.12 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #33,596 | 41.04% |
| Count | 335 | 678 | 102.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.23 | 91.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liv
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Liv also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Among those who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, there was an increase from 86.27% to 89.82%. However, for those identifying with two or more races, the percentage decreased from 3.28% to 1.92%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Liv who identified as White also dropped slightly from 7.16% to 5.90%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation fell from 2.09% to 1.47%. Interestingly, there was a new representation from the Black community at 0.88% in 2010 when there was none in 2000, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.27% | 89.82% | 4.11% |
| White | 7.16% | 5.9% | -17.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 1.92% | -41.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.47% | -29.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |