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

Levert, 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 Levert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levert in America

Levert is the 28293rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levert surname appeared 845 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 Levert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levert 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 Levert

The surname LEVERT originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lever," which means "to rise" or "to lift." This surname was likely given to someone who worked as a porter or laborer, lifting and carrying goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEVERT name can be found in the 13th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. This document mentions a certain "Renaud Levert," suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the LEVERT name appeared in various regions of northern France, including Normandy and Picardy. The spellings varied slightly, with some examples being "Levert," "Leuvert," and "Liévert."

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LEVERT surname was Jacques Levert (c. 1510-1572), a French Protestant theologian and humanist who taught at the University of Geneva. He was a prominent figure during the Reformation and corresponded with many leading intellectuals of his time.

Another noteworthy individual was Jean-Baptiste Levert (1679-1759), a French architect and engineer who worked on various architectural projects in Paris and other parts of France. He was known for his innovative designs and contributions to the development of French architectural styles.

In the 18th century, Pierre-Jacques Levert (1728-1803) was a French botanist and naturalist. He conducted extensive research on plants and contributed significantly to the field of botany.

During the 19th century, the LEVERT surname gained recognition through the work of Claude Levert (1805-1871), a French politician and writer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly of France. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his literary works.

Another notable figure from this period was Adolphe Levert (1832-1892), a French painter and illustrator. He was renowned for his portraits and historical paintings, and his works were exhibited at the prestigious Salon in Paris.

While the LEVERT surname originated in France, it has since spread to other countries through immigration and diaspora. However, it remains most prevalent in France and among French-speaking communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levert

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

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

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