2000
#48,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 413
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Lievanos
A surname originating from Spain or Mexico meaning "take us away".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 597 Americans carry the last name Lievanos. That puts it at #44,416 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 574,128 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lievanos 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
597
1 in 574,128
Census rank
#44,416
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
521
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 521 bearers of the surname Lievanos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44416th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lievanos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Black (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lievanos
The surname Lievanos originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "lievanos," meaning "to lift us." This could suggest the name's connection to those who worked as porters or carriers, lifting and transporting goods.
The earliest recorded instances of the Lievanos surname can be traced back to the regions of Castile and Aragon in Spain. Some historical documents from the 13th century, such as the Becerro de las Behetrías, mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its establishment during that time.
One notable figure associated with the Lievanos name is Pedro Lievanos, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Pedro Lievanos played a significant role in the expedition and contributed to the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.
Another historical reference to the Lievanos surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Lievanos was recorded as a subject of inquiry during the 16th century. This suggests that members of the Lievanos family were present in various spheres of Spanish society during that era.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Francisco Lievanos emerged as a renowned architect in Spain. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, which still stand as testament to his architectural prowess.
Moving forward to the 18th century, a scholar and writer named María Lievanos gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to Spanish literature. Her writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of that period.
Throughout its history, the Lievanos surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Spain. For instance, the village of Lievanos in the province of Soria is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting the presence of Lievanos families in that region.
While the surname Lievanos is primarily of Spanish origin, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, through migration and the Spanish diaspora. However, its deep-rooted history and significance remain firmly rooted in the Spanish heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lievanos
Among Census respondents with the surname Lievanos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Black (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lievanos 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 Lievanos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.3% · 481
- White7.1% · 37
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lievanos
Lievanos 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
#38,332
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 578
+165 bearers (+40.0%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Up 9,777 places
2020
#44,416
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 521
-57 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 6,084 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,109 | 413 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #38,332 | 578 | 0.20 | +165 bearers (+40.0%) | Up 9,777 places |
| 2020 | #44,416 | 521 | 0.17 | -57 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 6,084 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 Lievanos 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 | #38,332 | #44,416 | -15.9% |
| Count | 578 | 521 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.17 | -12.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lievanos bearers went from 578 to 521 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 6,084 positions in the national ranking, going from #38,332 to #44,416.
FAQ
Lievanos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lievanos?
Name Census estimates that about 597 living Americans carry the surname Lievanos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 574,128 residents.
How common is Lievanos?
Lievanos ranks #44,416 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 521 people with the surname Lievanos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (597), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Lievanos.
Has Lievanos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lievanos went from 578 recorded bearers to 521. That is a decrease of 57 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #38,332 to #44,416.
What does the Census say about the background of Lievanos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lievanos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Black (0.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lievanos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (481 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lievanos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.3%), White (7.1%), Black (0.4%). 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 Lievanos (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 Lievanos mean?
A surname originating from Spain or Mexico meaning "take us away". 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 Lievanos (0.17 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 people have the last name Lievanos?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Lievanos is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.