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

Leviste, 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 Leviste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leviste in America

Leviste is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leviste surname appeared 115 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 Leviste.

The history of the last name Leviste

The surname Leviste has its origins in the Philippines and can be traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish name "Leviñio" or "Levín," which were variations of the name "Levin" of Germanic origin. These names were likely introduced to the Philippines by Spanish settlers and missionaries.

The earliest recorded instances of the Leviste surname can be found in historical documents from the Spanish colonial era, such as parish records and census data. One notable example is the baptismal record of Juan Leviste, born in 1692 in the town of Malolos, Bulacan province.

During the 19th century, the Leviste family became prominent in the province of Batangas, with several members holding positions of prominence. One such individual was Domingo Leviste (1823-1892), a wealthy landowner and businessman who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

Another notable figure was Mariano Leviste (1855-1916), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Malolos Congress during the Philippine Revolution. He was also a delegate to the Philippine Commission, which drafted the country's first constitution.

In the 20th century, the Leviste surname continued to be associated with influential families in the Philippines. One of the most prominent was José Leviste (1896-1987), a businessman and philanthropist who founded the Leviste Holdings Corporation, a conglomerate with interests in various industries.

Lastly, Sixto Leviste (1923-2009) was a Filipino businessman and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United States from 1977 to 1986, during the Marcos administration.

Throughout its history, the Leviste surname has evolved in spelling, with variants such as "Levista" and "Lebiste" appearing in historical records. However, the core etymology and origin of the name remain linked to the Spanish colonial influence in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leviste

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

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 Leviste 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.

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

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