Explore the Family Name Liva
The meaning of Liva
1. Italian (Friuli): from the personal name Liva, a short form of Oliva, from oliva ‘olive’ (from Latin oliva ). 2. Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Livas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liva has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 64,721st, marking an 8.29% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.85%, from 316 people in 2000 to 307 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Liva per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #64,721 | -8.29% |
| Count | 316 | 307 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liva
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been some changes observed between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals with the surname Liva identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 35.44%, from 16.14% to 10.42%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities slightly decreased by 5.79%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped minimally by 1.05%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 43.20% in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 14.56% to 20.85%. No data was available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.51% | 64.82% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 14.56% | 20.85% | 43.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.14% | 10.42% | -35.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% | 3.58% | -5.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |