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

Levon, 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 Levon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Levon in America

Levon is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Levon surname appeared 227 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 Levon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Levon 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 Levon

The surname Levon has its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It traces back to the medieval Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, located in the Cilicia region of modern-day Turkey, during the 11th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Armenian word "լեւոն" (levon), which means "lion."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Levon can be found in the 13th century, when a noble Armenian family bearing this name held significant influence in the Kingdom of Cilicia. The Levon family played a prominent role in the political and military affairs of the kingdom during this period.

In the 14th century, the Levon surname appeared in historical records related to the Armenian diaspora, as many Armenians migrated to various parts of Europe and the Middle East due to political upheaval and persecution. Several members of the Levon family settled in regions such as Persia, Georgia, and the Byzantine Empire, carrying their surname with them.

One notable individual bearing the Levon surname was Hethum Levon (c. 1226-1314), a prominent Armenian prince and ruler of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia from 1285 to 1305. He was known for his efforts to forge alliances with European powers and his attempts to defend the Armenian kingdom against the Mamluk invasions.

Another significant figure was Mkhitar Gosh Levon (c. 1130-1213), an Armenian scholar, theologian, and writer. He is renowned for his contributions to Armenian literature and for his role in the preservation of Armenian cultural heritage during a period of turmoil.

In the 15th century, the Levon surname gained further recognition through the exploits of Levon Khachents (c. 1390-1470), a celebrated Armenian military leader and nobleman who played a crucial role in the defense of Armenian territories against Ottoman Turkish invasions.

Over the centuries, the Levon surname spread to various parts of the world as Armenian communities established themselves in different regions. Prominent individuals with the Levon surname include Levon Ter-Petrosyan (born 1945), the first president of independent Armenia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and Levon Aronian (born 1982), a renowned Armenian chess grandmaster and former world champion.

It is worth noting that while the Levon surname has its roots in the Armenian culture, it has also been adopted and used by individuals from other ethnic backgrounds, particularly in regions with a significant Armenian presence or influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Levon

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

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

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