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

Levie, 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 Levie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levie in America

Levie is the 35203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levie surname appeared 640 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 Levie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levie 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 Levie

The surname "LEVIE" is of Scottish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 13th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name "Leith," which is derived from the Old English word "līð," meaning a sheltered inlet or harbor.

The name "LEVIE" was initially associated with individuals who resided in or near the town of Leith, located in the Scottish Lowlands, just north of Edinburgh. In the 14th century, the town of Leith was a thriving port and played a significant role in the trading activities between Scotland and other European nations.

Early records suggest that the name "LEVIE" appeared in various historical documents, such as the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which contained the names of Scottish noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. One notable example is Sir Robert de Leith, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 13th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "LEVIE" began to spread beyond the Leith area, with families bearing this surname settling in other parts of Scotland and England. One prominent individual was Sir James Levie (1570-1638), a Scottish merchant and politician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1628 to 1630.

In the 18th century, the name "LEVIE" was also found in Ireland, likely due to the migration of Scottish settlers during the Plantation of Ulster. One notable Irish bearer of this surname was Sir Patrick Levie (1722-1798), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for County Londonderry.

As the name spread throughout the British Isles, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Levi," "Levey," and "Levey." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and phonetic spellings.

Other notable individuals with the surname "LEVIE" include:

1. William Levie (1735-1811), a Scottish naval officer and explorer who participated in Captain James Cook's voyages to the Pacific Ocean.
2. John Levie (1819-1895), a Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Levie Iron Works in Pennsylvania.
3. Mary Levie (1854-1939), a Scottish writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Alexander Levie (1880-1952), a Scottish lawyer and author who wrote extensively on international law and the laws of war.
5. David Levie (1906-1986), a Scottish-born American lawyer and legal scholar, known for his contributions to the development of the laws of armed conflict.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levie

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

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

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