2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Levra
A surname of possible French origins, potentially derived from the French word "lièvre" meaning hare.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Levra. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Levra surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Levra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Levra, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Levra
The surname LEVRA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northwestern region of Piedmont. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, with the earliest recorded instances found in the town of Vicoforte, located in the province of Cuneo.
LEVRA is believed to have derived from the Italian word "levra," which translates to "hare" or "rabbit." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was associated with these animals, perhaps a hunter or someone with a physical resemblance to a rabbit.
Historical records from the 16th century indicate that the LEVRA surname was present in various villages and towns across Piedmont, including Bra, Cherasco, and Alba. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Gioacchino LEVRA, born in 1563 in Vicoforte, who was a prominent landowner and farmer in the region.
In the 17th century, the LEVRA family expanded their influence and presence throughout Piedmont. Notable individuals from this period include Pietro LEVRA (1612-1678), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Turin.
As the centuries progressed, members of the LEVRA family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the late 18th century, Emilio LEVRA (1752-1832) was a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of Piedmont.
During the 19th century, the LEVRA surname gained international recognition with Giuseppe LEVRA (1845-1912), a renowned painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in major art galleries across Europe. His most famous piece, "The Triumph of Love," can still be found in the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Turin.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Antonio LEVRA (1870-1948), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a key role in the drafting of several important legal reforms.
Throughout its long history, the LEVRA surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the northwestern regions of Piedmont and Liguria. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration, its roots can be traced back to the picturesque towns and villages of northwestern Italy, where it has been a part of the cultural fabric for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Levra
Among Census respondents with the surname Levra, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Levra bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Levra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.7% · 107
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Levra
Levra appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,060 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 11,060 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Levra surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Levra bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Levra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Levra?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Levra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Levra?
Levra ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Levra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Levra.
Has Levra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Levra went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Levra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Levra, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Levra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Levra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.7%), Black (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Levra (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Levra mean?
A surname of possible French origins, potentially derived from the French word "lièvre" meaning hare. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Levra (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Levra?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.