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

Lavine, 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 Lavine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavine in America

Lavine is the 9932nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavine surname appeared 3,248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lavine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavine 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 Lavine

The surname LAVINE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old French word "lavigne" or "lavine," meaning "vineyard." This surname was likely first adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in vineyards, reflecting their occupation or place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVINE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de la Vine," suggesting a connection to a specific vineyard or wine-making region.

As the surname spread across Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as LAVIGNE, LAVIGNY, and LAVINIA. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the preferences of local record keepers. In some regions, the name also took on more localized forms, like LAVINE in parts of Italy and LAVINAS in Spain.

One notable bearer of the LAVINE surname was Jean-Baptiste Lavine (1645-1719), a French painter and engraver who achieved recognition for his portraiture and religious works. Another prominent individual was Pierre-François Lavine (1737-1812), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later served as a general under Napoleon Bonaparte.

In England, the LAVINE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing a John Lavine residing in Sussex in 1567. A few centuries later, Samuel Lavine (1780-1854), an English businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the development of Manchester and the surrounding area.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVINE surname in the United States dates back to the late 18th century. Jacob Lavine (1765-1842), a German immigrant, settled in Pennsylvania and became a respected farmer and community leader.

Throughout history, the LAVINE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, military figures, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While the name's origins lie in the vineyards of medieval France, it has since spread across continents and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavine

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

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

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