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

Lévêque, 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 Lévêque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lévêque in America

Lévêque is the 18819th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lévêque surname appeared 1,455 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 Lévêque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lévêque 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 Lévêque

The surname Leveque is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "evesque" which means "bishop." It is an occupational name that was originally given to someone who worked for or was associated with a bishop.

The name can be traced back to the 11th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "L'Evesque," which later evolved into "Leveque" over time.

In the Domesday Book, a renowned survey of England conducted in 1086, there are no recorded instances of the name Leveque. However, the similar spelling "L'Evesque" is mentioned, indicating the presence of individuals with this occupation in England during the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Leveque was Robert Leveque, a French nobleman who lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis VII of France and played a significant role in the Second Crusade.

In the 13th century, Guillaume Leveque, also known as William of Auvergne, was a renowned philosopher and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Paris from 1228 until his death in 1249.

During the 14th century, Jean Leveque, a French architect, was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in the Gothic style, including the Cathedral of Chartres.

In the 16th century, Pierre Leveque was a famous French painter and engraver. He was known for his religious paintings and worked extensively for the Catholic Church.

Another notable individual with the surname Leveque was René Leveque, a French mathematician and physicist who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern mathematics.

The surname Leveque has been carried by many other individuals throughout history, including writers, artists, politicians, and religious figures. While it is a relatively common name in France, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lévêque

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

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

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