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

Leavell, 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 Leavell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leavell in America

Leavell is the 11793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leavell surname appeared 2,656 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 Leavell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leavell 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 Leavell

The surname Leavell is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "lefe" meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "fel," meaning "field" or "pasture." It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a beloved or cherished field or pasture.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various English records. One notable reference is found in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1301, which mentions a certain William de Leufeld. This spelling variation, "Leufeld," provides a glimpse into the evolution of the name over time.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various forms, such as Leffelde, Levelde, and Levell, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations common at the time. Many of these early references were found in tax rolls, parish records, and other official documents.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Leufeld, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1327. Another notable bearer of the name was Richard Leavell, who was born in Nottinghamshire, England, around 1575. He was a prominent landowner and businessman in his local community.

In the 17th century, the name Leavell gained some prominence with the birth of Samuel Leavell (1638-1718), a respected Puritan minister and author from Worcestershire, England. His influential writings on religious topics were widely read during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Leavell (1670-1742), a successful merchant and member of the landed gentry in Gloucestershire, England. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and support for local charitable causes.

The name Leavell also has connections to various place names in England, such as Leavell Green in Suffolk, Leavell Hill in Warwickshire, and Leavell Manor in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname and may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation over time.

As the centuries passed, the Leavell family spread throughout various parts of England, with some members eventually immigrating to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has left its mark on history, with numerous individuals bearing the surname contributing to various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leavell

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

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

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