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

LeFever, 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 LeFever surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeFever in America

LeFever is the 9741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeFever surname appeared 3,327 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 LeFever.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeFever 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 LeFever

The surname LEFEVER has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "fevre," which means "blacksmith" or "metalworker." The prefix "le" was a definite article commonly used at the time, indicating occupational names.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name LEFEVER was prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. It first appeared in written records as "le Fevre," referring to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers in local villages and towns.

One of the earliest known references to the name LEFEVER can be found in the Chartulary of Savigny, a medieval cartulary compiled in the late 12th century. This document contains records of land transactions and mentions several individuals with the surname LEFEVER, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name LEFEVER began to appear in various spellings, such as "Lefèvre," "Lefevre," and "Lefebvre." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in recording names during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname LEFEVER throughout history include:

1. Jean Lefèvre (c. 1335-1416), a French theologian and philosopher, known for his contributions to the field of biblical studies.
2. Tanneguy Lefèvre (c. 1415-1472), a French military commander who served under King Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War.
3. Claude Lefèvre (c. 1520-1572), a French poet and humanist, renowned for his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
4. Jacques Lefèvre (c. 1610-1675), a French painter who specialized in portraiture and historical subjects.
5. Jean-Baptiste Lefèvre (1768-1835), a French architect and engineer, notable for his work on the construction of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Furthermore, the surname LEFEVER has been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Lefèvre-sur-Oise, Lefèvre-en-Argonne, and Lefèvre-Pontalis, reflecting the widespread presence of individuals bearing this name in different regions.

While the surname LEFEVER has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the skilled metalworkers and blacksmiths of medieval France, who played a crucial role in the development of local communities and industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeFever

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

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

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