Find out how popular the last name Halevy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Halevy.

Halevy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Halevy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halevy in America

Halevy is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halevy surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Halevy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halevy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Halevy

The surname HALEVY is of Hebrew origin, with its earliest roots traced back to the biblical era in ancient Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "Halevi," which means "of the tribe of Levi." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were believed to be descendants of the ancient Israelite tribe of Levi, who were traditionally tasked with religious duties and serving in the temple.

During the Middle Ages, the name HALEVY was commonly found among Jewish communities across Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and Spain. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 12th-century manuscript from Rouen, France, which mentions a Rabbi Joseph HALEVY.

In the 13th century, a prominent Spanish Jewish philosopher and poet, Judah HALEVY (c. 1075-1141), gained widespread recognition for his works, including the famous poem "Libi BaMizrach" (My Heart is in the East). His literary contributions helped to solidify the HALEVY name within the Sephardic Jewish community.

As Jewish communities faced persecution and expulsions throughout Europe, many HALEVY families sought refuge in different parts of the world, leading to the widespread dispersal of the name. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Isaac HALEVY (1515-1557) served as the Chief Rabbi of the Ottoman Empire, further enhancing the name's significance within the Jewish diaspora.

Another prominent individual bearing the HALEVY surname was Élie HALEVY (1760-1826), a French Jewish philosopher and writer who played a significant role in the Haskalah (Jewish Enlightenment) movement. His works aimed to reconcile traditional Jewish thought with modern rationalism and secular education.

In the 19th century, the HALEVY name gained further recognition through the artistic achievements of Jacques-François-Fromental-Élie HALEVY (1799-1862), a renowned French composer of operas such as "La Juive" and "L'Éclair." His contributions to the world of music solidified the HALEVY name's place in cultural history.

Throughout its long and rich history, the surname HALEVY has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including religion, philosophy, literature, and the arts, reflecting the diverse experiences and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halevy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Halevy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Halevy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Halevy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Halevy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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