2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Livera
A Spanish surname derived from the Spanish word "liberar," meaning to free or liberate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Livera. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Livera 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Livera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Livera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 50.9%. The next largest groups are White (42.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Livera
The surname LIVERA originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "libera," meaning "free" or "liberated," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was freed from servitude or slavery.
One of the earliest known references to the LIVERA name can be found in the Catasto Fiorentino, a historic tax record from the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to 1427. The record mentions a certain Piero di Livera, who was a landowner and taxpayer in the region.
In the 16th century, the LIVERA name appeared in various Italian manuscripts and records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. For instance, a document from 1563 mentions a Giovanni Battista Livera, a notary in the city of Pavia.
During the 17th century, the name LIVERA spread to other parts of Europe, with some notable individuals bearing this surname. One example is Antonio Livera, a Spanish-born painter who lived from 1615 to 1675 and is known for his religious works in the Baroque style.
In the 18th century, the LIVERA surname can be found in historical records from various European countries. For instance, a Manuel Livera was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).
In the 19th century, the LIVERA name gained prominence in certain regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily. One notable individual from this period was Vincenzo Livera, an Italian playwright and poet who lived from 1832 to 1892 and is known for his works in the Sicilian dialect.
Other notable individuals with the LIVERA surname include Antonio Livera (1880-1957), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Girolamo Livera (1892-1972), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works in the Modernist style.
While the LIVERA surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, South America, and Australia, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Livera
Among Census respondents with the surname Livera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 50.9%. The next largest groups are White (42.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Livera 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 Livera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino50.9% · 58
- White42.1% · 48
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.1% · 7
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Livera
Livera 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+14 bearers (+12.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,307 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-9 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,046 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.8%) | Up 4,307 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 10,046 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 Livera 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 | #136,449 | #146,495 | -7.4% |
| Count | 123 | 114 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Livera bearers went from 123 to 114 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 10,046 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #146,495.
FAQ
Livera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Livera?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Livera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Livera?
Livera ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Livera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Livera.
Has Livera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Livera went from 123 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Livera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Livera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 50.9%. The next largest groups are White (42.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%). 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 Livera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.9% (58 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Livera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (50.9%), White (42.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%). 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 Livera (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 Livera mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Spanish word "liberar," meaning to free or liberate. 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 Livera (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 common is the surname Livera?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Livera on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.