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

Livermore, 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 Livermore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livermore in America

Livermore is the 10234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livermore surname appeared 3,149 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Livermore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livermore 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 Livermore

The surname Livermore is of English origin, deriving from the town of Livermere in Suffolk, England. The name is believed to have originated in the 11th century, likely referring to a resident or landowner from that area.

The earliest known record of the surname Livermore appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Liuremere". This ancient text, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property across England.

Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Lyvermere, Lyvermer, and Lyvermore appearing in various historical documents and records. These variations reflect the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation and spelling during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Sir John Livermore, a prominent English nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He served as a knight and fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence under King Edward I.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Livermore, born in 1482, who was a member of the English gentry and served as a courtier to King Henry VIII. He was known for his loyalty and service to the crown during the Tudor period.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Robert Livermore, born in 1608, who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1634. He became a prominent figure in the early days of New England and was one of the founders of the town of Weston, Massachusetts.

During the American Revolutionary War, Samuel Livermore, born in 1732, was a prominent figure and served as a member of the Continental Congress and as a United States Senator from New Hampshire. He played a crucial role in the early years of the United States government.

Another significant figure was Mary Livermore, born in 1820, who was a pioneering American journalist, advocate for women's rights, and an influential figure in the temperance movement. She was a prolific writer and public speaker, and her work helped shape the social and political landscape of the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livermore

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

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

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