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

Livar, 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 Livar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livar in America

Livar is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livar surname appeared 120 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 Livar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livar 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 Livar

The surname LIVAR is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the Galician region of Spain, where it was likely derived from a place name or a topographical feature, as was common practice during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LIVAR can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented land ownership and the rights of landholders in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th or 14th century, although its precise origins remain uncertain.

It is also possible that the surname LIVAR has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula's pre-Roman Celtic or Basque languages, as many Spanish surnames have such origins. However, there is little definitive evidence to support this theory in this particular case.

Among the notable historical figures who bore the surname LIVAR, one can mention Juan de LIVAR (1450-1523), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas in 1498. He later settled in the Caribbean and played a role in the early colonization efforts.

Another prominent individual was María de LIVAR (1580-1644), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several hospitals and charitable institutions in her native region of Andalusia. Her legacy as a patron of the arts and education endures to this day.

In the 16th century, Pedro de LIVAR (1520-1598) was a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several important buildings in Madrid, including the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales and parts of the Alcázar de Madrid.

Moving forward in time, José Antonio de LIVAR (1712-1789) was a prominent Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the reign of King Carlos III. He distinguished himself in various campaigns and was awarded several honors for his service.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Francisca de LIVAR (1825-1903), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in 19th-century Spain. She founded several schools for girls and fought tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for women in her country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livar

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

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

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