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

Levet, 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 Levet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levet in America

Levet is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levet surname appeared 189 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 Levet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levet 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 Levet

The surname LEVET originated in France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "levet," which referred to a small woodlot or forest clearing. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked in such an area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEVET surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Levet, indicating that the name was already in use by the 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the LEVET surname appeared in various historical documents and records across different regions of France. For example, in 1292, a nobleman named Jean Levet was recorded as a landowner in the village of Chateauneuf-sur-Loire.

During the Renaissance period, the LEVET surname gained prominence with notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Pierre Levet, a French botanist and physician born in 1599. He was known for his contributions to the study of medicinal plants and his work as the royal gardener for King Louis XIII.

In the 17th century, the LEVET surname also appeared in the military ranks. François Levet (1627-1701) was a French naval officer who played a significant role in the development of the French naval forces during the reign of Louis XIV.

Another historical figure with the LEVET surname was Jacques Levet (1694-1766), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Bourbon, which now houses the French National Assembly.

As the centuries progressed, the LEVET surname continued to be found in various regions of France, with some variations in spelling, such as Levette and Levey. The name also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by immigrants and travelers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levet

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

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

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