2000
#6,698
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,652
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.72
Rare Last name
Luevano
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Luevano.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,894 Americans carry the last name Luevano. That puts it at #5,580 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.01 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 49,718 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luevano 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
6.9K
1 in 49,718
Census rank
#5,580
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,012 bearers of the surname Luevano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.01 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5580th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luevano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luevano
The surname Luevano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "luevano," meaning "from Luevano," which is a town located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain. This town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "lupus," meaning wolf.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Luevano can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable mention is in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of Hunting), a manuscript written around 1300 during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document provides details about hunting grounds and lists several individuals with the surname Luevano.
In the 15th century, the surname Luevano appears in various historical records, such as the "Cartulario de Santo Toribio de Liébana," a cartulary (collection of charters) from the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana in Cantabria, Spain. This document includes references to individuals bearing the surname Luevano, indicating their presence in the region during that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Luevano was Pedro Luevano, who lived in the late 15th century and was a prominent figure in the city of Soria. He served as a councilman and was involved in local governance during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Diego Luevano, born in 1521 in Soria. He was a scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on various subjects, including theology and metaphysics. His works, such as "Tratado sobre la naturaleza del alma" (Treatise on the Nature of the Soul), were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, Juan Luevano, born in 1634 in Valladolid, Spain, gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several churches and monasteries, including the Monasterio de San Benito de Sahagún in León, which is considered one of his most notable works.
During the 18th century, María Luevano, born in 1729 in Segovia, Spain, became known for her contributions to literature. She wrote several acclaimed novels and poems, some of which explored themes of love, societal norms, and the role of women in that era.
In the 19th century, Francisco Luevano, born in 1812 in Madrid, was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne. He rose through the ranks and became a respected general, known for his strategic skills and leadership on the battlefield.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luevano
Among Census respondents with the surname Luevano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Luevano 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 Luevano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.9% · 5,648
- White5.1% · 304
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 21
- Two or more races0.3% · 17
- Black or African American0.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luevano
Luevano 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
#5,502
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,324
+1,672 bearers (+35.9%)
Per 100,000 2.14
Rank movement Up 1,196 places
2020
#5,580
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,012
-312 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 2.01
Rank movement Down 78 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,698 | 4,652 | 1.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,502 | 6,324 | 2.14 | +1,672 bearers (+35.9%) | Up 1,196 places |
| 2020 | #5,580 | 6,012 | 2.01 | -312 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 78 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 Luevano 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 | #5,502 | #5,580 | -1.4% |
| Count | 6,324 | 6,012 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.14 | 2.01 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luevano bearers went from 6,324 to 6,012 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 78 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,502 to #5,580.
FAQ
Luevano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luevano?
Name Census estimates that about 6,894 living Americans carry the surname Luevano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 49,718 residents.
How common is Luevano?
Luevano ranks #5,580 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.01 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,012 people with the surname Luevano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,894), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.01 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.01 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Luevano.
Has Luevano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luevano went from 6,324 recorded bearers to 6,012. That is a decrease of 312 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #5,502 to #5,580.
What does the Census say about the background of Luevano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luevano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). 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 Luevano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (5,648 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luevano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.9%), White (5.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). 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 Luevano (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 Luevano mean?
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Luevano. 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 Luevano (2.01 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 share the surname Luevano?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.