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

Levias, 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 Levias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levias in America

Levias is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levias surname appeared 202 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 Levias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levias 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 Levias

The surname Levias has its roots in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "levé," which means "raised" or "elevated," likely referring to a person's status or position within the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Levias can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul de Levias, who held estates in Wiltshire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various charters and legal documents across Normandy and neighboring regions. Notable mentions include Robert Levias, a merchant from Rouen who traded goods with England in the 1240s, and Guillaume Levias, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade under King Louis IX in 1248.

During the 14th century, the Levias family gained prominence in the city of Caen, with several members serving as aldermen and civic officials. One of the most notable figures from this period was Jean Levias (1325-1391), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and a chapel in Caen.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of France and Europe. Jacques Levias (1505-1572), a Protestant reformer and scholar, was born in Normandy but later settled in Geneva, where he taught at the city's academy and published several theological works.

As the Levias family dispersed across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Levias, Levyas, and Leviasse. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they became known as Leviasen or Leviassen.

One notable figure from this period was Willem Leviasen (1627-1692), a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural scenes. His works can be found in museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the Levias name appeared in various records across France, England, and the American colonies. Benjamin Levias (1718-1783), a French Huguenot, fled religious persecution and settled in Virginia, where he became a prosperous tobacco planter and landowner.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Levias surname continued to be carried by individuals across Europe and the Americas. Notable figures include Charles Levias (1835-1912), a French artist and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life, and Alfred Levias (1879-1946), an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to educational institutions in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levias

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

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

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