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

Leviege, 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 Leviege surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leviege in America

Leviege is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leviege surname appeared 139 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 Leviege.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leviege 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 Leviege

The surname Leviege has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, where it first emerged during the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "levier," which means "to lift" or "to raise," potentially suggesting an occupational origin related to those who operated levers or lifting mechanisms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient records of the Abbey of St. Wandrille, a Benedictine monastery located in the town of Saint-Wandrille-Rançon, Normandy. These records, dating back to the late 12th century, mention a certain "Robertus de Leviege" as a landowner in the nearby village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various charters and legal documents from the region, often associated with minor nobility or affluent landowners. For instance, a "Guillelmus Leviege" is recorded as a witness in a charter issued by the Count of Évreux in 1238.

The Leviege family gained prominence in the 14th century, with several members holding positions of authority in the local administration. One notable figure was Jean Leviege (c. 1320 - 1387), who served as the Mayor of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, from 1368 to 1371.

During the Hundred Years' War between England and France, the Levieges remained loyal to the French crown. In 1415, a certain "Jehan Leviege" is mentioned in the records of the Battle of Agincourt, where he fought alongside the French forces against the English.

As the name spread throughout France, variations in spelling emerged, including Levièges, Levieges, and Lévièges. In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jacques Leviege (1522 - 1589), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris.

Another prominent figure was Marie-Anne Leviege (1703 - 1768), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. Her husband, the Marquis de Leviege, was a respected military commander who fought in the War of the Austrian Succession.

As the centuries passed, the Leviege name continued to be associated with various professions and social classes, from merchants and artisans to members of the clergy and aristocracy. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the medieval Norman region of France, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leviege

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

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

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