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

Levarity, 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 Levarity surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levarity in America

Levarity is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levarity surname appeared 109 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 Levarity.

The history of the last name Levarity

The surname LEVARITY has its origins in England, emerging during the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "levrette," which referred to a type of small hunting dog or greyhound. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone who worked with or bred these dogs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1275, where a certain Richard Leverette is mentioned as a landowner. The spelling variations during this time included Leverett, Leveritt, and Leveret, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings before they became standardized.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the county of Essex. A John Leverett is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakes Colne in 1347, while a Thomas Leveret is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of the same county in 1381.

As the name spread across different regions of England, it took on various forms, often reflecting local dialects and pronunciations. For instance, in the Hertfordshire Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1307, a William Leveryght is recorded, suggesting a connection to the word "light" or "bright."

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Leverett (1616-1679), an English-born military officer and colonial leader who served as the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1673 to 1679. He played a significant role in the colony's defense against Native American attacks and in establishing its governance.

Another prominent individual was Frederick Percival Leverarity (1854-1919), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Waldorf Hotel and the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

In the literary realm, Edna Levarity (1899-1981) was an American poet and author known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality. Her collection "Meadow Lark" (1927) received critical acclaim.

Moving across the Atlantic, James Leverarity (1732-1809) was a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who settled in Virginia, where he became a influential figure in the local community and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Lastly, the name also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands, where a Jan Leveraert is mentioned in the Amsterdam Burgher Books of 1584, suggesting the name's potential Dutch origins or connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levarity

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

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 Levarity 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.

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

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