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

LeViness, 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 LeViness surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeViness in America

LeViness is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeViness surname appeared 171 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 LeViness.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeViness 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 LeViness

The surname Leviness is of English origin, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lēafnes," meaning belief or faith. The name was likely initially used as a descriptive name for someone who was seen as particularly devout or pious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Parish Register of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, where a Thomas Leviness was listed in 1583. This record suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Leviness name appeared in various historical documents across England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. However, it is worth noting that the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as "Levynes," "Levynesse," and "Leaveness" being encountered.

In 1674, a Richard Leviness was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls for the village of Great Bromley, Essex. This document was a tax assessment based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in a household, providing valuable insights into the distribution and economic status of families at the time.

One notable individual with the Leviness surname was John Leviness, a merchant and philanthropist born in 1722 in Ipswich, Suffolk. He made his fortune in the textile trade and was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes in his hometown.

Another prominent figure was Mary Leviness (1789-1872), an author and educator from Norwich, Norfolk. She wrote several books on education and child development, which were widely read and influential in her time.

In the 19th century, the Leviness name continued to be found across England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the British Empire. For instance, William Leviness (1815-1892) was a successful businessman who settled in Cape Town, South Africa, and played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Other notable individuals with the Leviness surname include George Leviness (1848-1924), a renowned architect from London who designed several iconic buildings in the city, and Emily Leviness (1876-1958), a prominent suffragette and activist for women's rights.

While the Leviness name may not be as widely known as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back centuries, with individuals contributing to various fields such as commerce, literature, architecture, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeViness

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

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

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