2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Llaverias
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Llaveria or Llavería.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Llaverias. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Llaverias 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Llaverias in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Llaverias, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Llaverias
The surname LLAVERIAS has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the Catalan region during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "llavera," which translates to "locksmith" or "key maker." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a locksmith or an artisan involved in the production of keys and locks.
The earliest known record of the LLAVERIAS surname appears in a 14th-century document from the city of Barcelona, where a certain Joan Llaverias was mentioned as a resident. This indicates that the name was well-established in the Catalan region by that time.
In the 15th century, the LLAVERIAS name gained prominence in the town of Vic, located in the province of Barcelona. Several records from that era mention individuals with this surname, including Pere Llaverias, a prominent craftsman who was commissioned to create intricate locks and keys for the local cathedral.
During the 16th century, the LLAVERIAS family expanded their influence across Catalonia and parts of Aragon. One notable figure from this period was Jaume Llaverias (1530-1601), a skilled locksmith who became known for his innovative techniques and intricate designs.
In the 17th century, the LLAVERIAS surname made its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Diego Llaverias (1625-1692), a Spanish settler who established a successful locksmithing business in Mexico City.
Another prominent figure with the LLAVERIAS surname was Francesc Llaverias (1745-1821), a Catalan painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his religious artwork, which adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Spain and its territories.
As the LLAVERIAS family continued to spread across Spain and its colonies, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Llaveras, Llaverías, and Llaverías. However, the core meaning and connection to the locksmithing trade remained consistent throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Llaverias
Among Census respondents with the surname Llaverias, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Llaverias 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 Llaverias surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.8% · 105
- White4.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Llaverias
Llaverias 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+10 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,478 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 10,478 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 Llaverias 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 | #158,432 | #147,954 | 6.6% |
| Count | 102 | 112 | 9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Llaverias bearers went from 102 to 112 (+9.8% change). The surname moved up 10,478 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,954.
FAQ
Llaverias surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Llaverias?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Llaverias. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Llaverias?
Llaverias ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Llaverias. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Llaverias.
Has Llaverias become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Llaverias went from 102 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 10 (+9.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Llaverias?
Among Census respondents with the surname Llaverias, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (0.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Llaverias in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Llaverias appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.8%), White (4.5%), Black (0.9%). 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 Llaverias (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 Llaverias mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Llaveria or Llavería. 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 Llaverias (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 Llaverias?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Llaverias, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.