2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Levandusky
Of Ukrainian origin, referring to someone from the region of Lviv.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Levandusky. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Levandusky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Levandusky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Levandusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Levandusky
The surname LEVANDUSKY is of Polish origin, originating from the region of Galicia in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "lewanda," meaning lavender, and the suffix "-ski," indicating a place of origin or lineage. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who cultivated lavender or lived in an area known for its lavender fields.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the village of Tarnów, near Kraków, dating back to the early 17th century. The name appeared as "Lewandowski," which is a variation of the spelling. It is possible that the family migrated from this region, leading to the eventual change in the spelling to LEVANDUSKY.
In the 18th century, the name LEVANDUSKY was documented in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Volhynia. During this time, several individuals bearing this surname were mentioned in local chronicles and records related to land ownership and taxation.
Notably, a certain Jan LEVANDUSKY, born in 1725 in the town of Brzeżany (now part of Ukraine), was a prominent merchant and landowner. He was known for his successful trade in lavender-based products and is believed to have played a role in popularizing the cultivation of lavender in the region.
Another notable figure was Katarzyna LEVANDUSKY (1789-1862), a respected herbalist and healer from the village of Żółkiew. Her expertise in the medicinal use of lavender and other herbs gained her a reputation throughout the region.
In the 19th century, the LEVANDUSKY name appeared in various records across the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in regions with significant Polish populations, such as Galicia and Bukovina. Some families bearing this surname may have migrated to other parts of Europe or even overseas during this period.
One notable individual from this era was Michał LEVANDUSKY (1832-1908), a Polish-born journalist and activist who advocated for Polish independence and cultural preservation in the face of Austrian and Russian rule. He was a vocal critic of the oppressive policies of the time and contributed to several Polish-language publications.
While the LEVANDUSKY surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and the diaspora of Polish communities. The name continues to be associated with its lavender-related origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Polish people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Levandusky
Among Census respondents with the surname Levandusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Levandusky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Levandusky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Levandusky
Levandusky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,418 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+10 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,038 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 13,418 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 7,038 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Levandusky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #141,309 | 4.7% |
| Count | 111 | 121 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Levandusky bearers went from 111 to 121 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 7,038 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #141,309.
FAQ
Levandusky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Levandusky?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Levandusky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Levandusky?
Levandusky ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Levandusky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Levandusky.
Has Levandusky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Levandusky went from 111 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 10 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Levandusky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Levandusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Levandusky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Levandusky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Levandusky (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Levandusky mean?
Of Ukrainian origin, referring to someone from the region of Lviv. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Levandusky (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Levandusky?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.