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

Livas, 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 Livas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livas in America

Livas is the 33990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livas surname appeared 669 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 Livas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livas 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 Livas

The surname LIVAS is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine period in the 11th century AD. The name is believed to have originated from the Greek island of Lesvos, which was known as "Livas" during that time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname LIVAS can be found in a manuscript from a monastery on the island of Lesvos, dated around 1150 AD. This document referred to a family known as the "Livas" who were landowners and merchants in the region.

The name LIVAS is thought to be derived from the ancient Greek word "livos," meaning "southwest wind" or "west wind." This connection to the wind may have been a reference to the family's maritime activities or the geographical location of their properties on the island.

During the 14th century, as the Byzantine Empire declined and the Ottoman Empire rose to power, many Greek families with the surname LIVAS fled their ancestral homeland and settled in various regions of the Mediterranean and beyond. This diaspora helped spread the name across different parts of Europe and the Middle East.

One notable bearer of the LIVAS surname was Georgios Livas (1785-1864), a Greek merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. He funded and supplied Greek revolutionary forces, and his efforts played a crucial role in the eventual liberation of Greece.

Another prominent figure was Konstantinos Livas (1877-1952), a Greek lawyer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece for a brief period in 1949. He was known for his advocacy of democratic reforms and his efforts to stabilize the country during a turbulent period in its history.

In the literary world, the Greek novelist and playwright Nikos Livas (1912-1990) gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His novel "The Seagull's Cry" remains a celebrated work of modern Greek literature.

Moving to the realm of sports, Giorgos Livas (1932-2009) was a renowned Greek football (soccer) player who played as a midfielder for several Greek clubs, including Panathinaikos and AEK Athens, in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his skill and tactical awareness on the field.

Finally, in the field of archaeology, the name LIVAS is associated with Theodoros Livas (1922-2001), a Greek archaeologist who made significant discoveries related to the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete. His excavations and research shed light on the ancient Minoan culture and its influence on later Greek civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livas

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

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

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