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

Lavant, 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 Lavant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavant in America

Lavant is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavant surname appeared 262 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 Lavant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavant 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 Lavant

The surname Lavant is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the place name Lavant, which is located in the county of Sussex, England.

The name Lavant itself is thought to be derived from the Old English words "laf" meaning "remnant" or "leavings," and "ant" meaning "hill" or "ridge." This suggests that the original place name referred to a hill or ridge where remnants or leftovers were left behind, perhaps from agricultural activities or settlements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lavant can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Sussex, which date back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a family by the name of Lavant residing in the area, indicating the surname's long-standing presence in the region.

In the 14th century, records show that a John de Lavant was a member of the clergy and held the position of Rector of Lavant in 1349. This historical reference provides further evidence of the surname's connection to the Sussex locality.

Another notable bearer of the Lavant surname was Sir Lewis Lavant, who lived during the 16th century and served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Midhurst in Sussex from 1558 to 1559.

Moving into the 17th century, the Lavant surname gained prominence with the life of Richard Lavant, a prominent merchant and landowner born in 1625. He was known for his involvement in the trade of wool and other commodities, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community.

In the 18th century, Charles Lavant, born in 1712, was a prominent figure in the legal profession and served as a barrister at the Inner Temple in London. His contributions to the field of law and his legal expertise were widely recognized during his time.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, the Lavant surname was associated with the arts and literature. One notable figure was Elizabeth Lavant, born in 1824, who was a celebrated poet and author. Her works, which explored themes of nature and the human condition, gained critical acclaim and contributed to the literary landscape of the era.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the Lavant surname throughout the centuries, originating from the historic locality of Lavant in Sussex, England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavant

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

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 Lavant 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 Lavant 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 Lavant was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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