2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Liveris
A surname potentially derived from the Latin word "liber" meaning "free" or "independent."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Liveris. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Liveris 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Liveris in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Liveris, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Liveris
The surname LIVERIS is believed to have originated from Greece, likely during the Byzantine era or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "liveros," which means "free" or "liberated." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had been freed from slavery or servitude.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LIVERIS appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the island of Crete, where it is listed as "Liveris" among a group of landowners. This indicates that by that time, the name had become associated with a family of some prominence or landholding status.
In the 16th century, the name LIVERIS can be found in records from the Greek islands of the Cyclades, particularly on the island of Naxos. It is possible that the name had spread from Crete to other parts of the Aegean Sea region during this period.
During the Ottoman era, several individuals bearing the surname LIVERIS are mentioned in historical documents from various parts of the Greek mainland and islands. For example, a merchant named Theodoros LIVERIS is recorded as having lived in the city of Thessaloniki in the late 17th century.
One notable figure with the surname LIVERIS was Ioannis LIVERIS (1788-1864), a Greek scholar and author who was born in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) and wrote extensively on Greek literature and history. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Greek Enlightenment movement.
Another prominent individual with the surname LIVERIS was Panagiotis LIVERIS (1842-1916), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Greece for a brief period in 1910. He was also instrumental in negotiating the Treaty of Bucharest in 1913, which resolved territorial disputes between Greece and Bulgaria after the Balkan Wars.
In the 20th century, the name LIVERIS gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals like Eleni LIVERIS (1921-2005), a Greek actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and theatrical productions throughout her career.
Overall, the surname LIVERIS has a rich history that can be traced back to its Greek roots, and it has been borne by notable individuals in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Liveris
Among Census respondents with the surname Liveris, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Liveris 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 Liveris surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.8% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino15.4% · 16
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Liveris
Liveris appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,195 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 4,195 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 Liveris 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 | #149,395 | #153,590 | -2.8% |
| Count | 110 | 104 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Liveris bearers went from 110 to 104 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 4,195 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #153,590.
FAQ
Liveris surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Liveris?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Liveris. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Liveris?
Liveris ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Liveris. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Liveris.
Has Liveris become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Liveris went from 110 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Liveris?
Among Census respondents with the surname Liveris, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Liveris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.8% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Liveris appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.8%), Hispanic (15.4%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Liveris (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 Liveris mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Latin word "liber" meaning "free" or "independent." 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 Liveris (0.03 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 surname Liveris?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.