Liveing Surname
Approximately 25 people bear this surname
Liveing Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Liven,' probably like Lewin (which see), a variant of Leofwin, the intermediate form being Liffin. Mr. Lower says, 'An Anglo-Saxon personal name. There was a Living, archbishop of Canterbury, and another Living, bishop of Worcester' (Patronymica Britannica).
Read More About This SurnameLiveing Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 23 | 1:2,422,524 | 89,093 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 12 | 1:2,031,281 | 60,933 |
Liveing Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Liven,' probably like Lewin (which see), a variant of Leofwin, the intermediate form being Liffin. Mr. Lower says, 'An Anglo-Saxon personal name. There was a Living, archbishop of Canterbury, and another Living, bishop of Worcester' (Patronymica Britannica). The final 'g' is excrescent.
William fil. Lyfyne, Bedfordshire 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Richard Lyfyne, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Richard Livesone, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Adam Livene, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Roger Livene, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
1579-80. Jefthe French Lyvinge and Elizabeth Pattenson: Marriage Lic. (London).
1591. Timothy Levinge, Warwickshire: Register of the University of Oxford.
1593. Baptised — Leven, d. Lambrighte Vandelo, a stranger (elsewhere described as a Dutchman): St. Michael, Cornhill.
1715. Married — John Living and Elizabeth Milieu: ibid.
1791. — William Fitch and Ann Livens: St. George, Hanover Square.
1806. — Joseph Sparrow and Ann Living: ibid.
V. Living.
Liveing Demographics
Liveing Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
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Liveing Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Liveing Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Liveing occurs in England more than any other country or territory. It may also occur as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Liveing? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 3,957,383rd most widely held last name world-wide, borne by around 1 in 291,501,837 people. The surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 96 percent of Liveing are found; 96 percent are found in Northern Europe and 96 percent are found in British Isles.
Liveing is most frequently used in England, where it is carried by 23 people, or 1 in 2,422,524. In England it is mostly found in: Buckinghamshire, where 26 percent are found, Oxfordshire, where 17 percent are found and Greater Manchester, where 17 percent are found. Apart from England this surname is found in 2 countries. It is also common in Scotland, where 4 percent are found and The United Arab Emirates, where 4 percent are found.
Liveing Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Liveing has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Liveing surname increased 192 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Liveing Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the Liveing last name is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
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