2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Livreri
A surname derived from the French word "livrerie" meaning a library or bookshop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Livreri. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Livreri 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Livreri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Livreri, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Livreri
The surname LIVRERI has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "liber," meaning book, suggesting a connection to scribes, scholars, or those involved in the production or trading of books.
One of the earliest known records of the LIVRERI name can be found in a document from the city of Venice, dated 1274. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni LIVRERI, who was engaged in the trade of manuscripts and religious texts. The name's presence in Venice during this period is significant, as the city was a renowned center for book production and trade.
In the 14th century, the LIVRERI name appeared in several records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. During this time, Florence was a thriving hub of art, literature, and culture, and it is possible that members of the LIVRERI family were involved in the burgeoning book trade or worked as scribes or illuminators.
One notable figure bearing the LIVRERI name was Giacomo LIVRERI, a Florentine scholar born in 1382. He gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive collection of rare manuscripts. Giacomo's legacy has been preserved in several historical accounts from the period.
In the 16th century, the LIVRERI name surfaced in the city of Naples, where a family of printers and booksellers bearing the name gained prominence. One member of this family, Antonio LIVRERI (1523-1598), established a successful printing press and published numerous works, including religious texts, philosophical treatises, and literary works.
Another significant figure associated with the LIVRERI surname was Vincenzo LIVRERI (1675-1742), a renowned scholar and bibliophile from the city of Palermo in Sicily. Vincenzo amassed an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts, which he later bequeathed to the University of Palermo, establishing one of the earliest public libraries in the region.
Over the centuries, the LIVRERI name has been found in various Italian regions, including Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Calabria. While the name's origins can be traced back to the book trade and scholarly pursuits, it is likely that over time, individuals from different professions and backgrounds adopted the surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Livreri
Among Census respondents with the surname Livreri, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Livreri 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 Livreri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Livreri
Livreri 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
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+29 bearers (+26.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 16,506 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-22 bearers (-16.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,475 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +29 bearers (+26.9%) | Up 16,506 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.1%) | Down 20,475 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 Livreri 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 | #125,282 | #145,757 | -16.3% |
| Count | 137 | 115 | -16.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Livreri bearers went from 137 to 115 (-16.1% change). The surname moved down 20,475 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #145,757.
FAQ
Livreri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Livreri?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Livreri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Livreri?
Livreri ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Livreri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Livreri.
Has Livreri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Livreri went from 137 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 22 (-16.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Livreri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Livreri, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). 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 Livreri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Livreri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.2%), Hispanic (9.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). 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 Livreri (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 Livreri mean?
A surname derived from the French word "livrerie" meaning a library or bookshop. 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 Livreri (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 many people are called Livreri?
See how many people are called Livreri on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.