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

Levano, 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 Levano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levano in America

Levano is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levano surname appeared 228 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 Levano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levano 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 Levano

The surname LEVANO originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "levare," meaning "to raise" or "to lift." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to lifting or carrying goods, such as porters or laborers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name LEVANO can be found in the historic records of the city of Milan, dating back to the 13th century. These records document a family with the surname LEVANO who were involved in the trade of textiles and fabrics.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name LEVANO was Giovan Battista Levano, a skilled architect and engineer from Genoa. He is credited with designing several notable structures, including the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, which still stands today.

During the Renaissance period, the LEVANO family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Antonio Levano (1455-1520) was a renowned poet and playwright from Milan, whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime. His contemporary, Girolamo Levano (1470-1535), was a respected painter and fresco artist, known for his contributions to the decorative arts in churches and palaces across northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name LEVANO appeared in records related to the military and nobility. Marco Antonio Levano (1590-1660) was a distinguished military commander from Piedmont, who served in the Thirty Years' War and achieved notable victories for the Spanish Crown.

Another prominent figure with the surname LEVANO was Countess Maria Levano (1685-1755), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Lombardy. She was renowned for her generous support of local churches, monasteries, and charitable organizations, leaving a lasting legacy in her region.

Throughout its history, the surname LEVANO has been associated with various locations and place names in northern Italy, such as Levanto, a coastal town in Liguria, and Levane, a small village in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levano

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

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

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