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LEVADE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,121st

Most common surname in India

283

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname LEVADE is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word levade, meaning “a raised platform” or “elevated position.” It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lofty position. The surname is found in records as early as the 12th century. It is believed that the name was first used in the region of Normandy, France, where it is still found today. Variations of the surname include Levad, Levadeau, Levadeaux, Levadoux, Levadeault, Levadeauz, and Levadeauz. The culture associated with the surname LEVADE is typically French. Customs associated with the surname may include traditional French cuisine, music, and fashion. The surname LEVADE is not particularly common, but can be found in various parts of the world. In the United States, it is most commonly found in Louisiana, where it is believed to have been brought by French settlers in the 18th century. It can also be found in Canada, Australia, and other countries with French ancestry.

State-wise distribution of people with LEVADE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for LEVADE surname

Maharashtra

205

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for LEVADE surname

Madhya Pradesh

5

Delhi state distribution for LEVADE surname

Delhi

2

Category-wise distribution of people with LEVADE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname LEVADE appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for LEVADE surname

156 (74%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for LEVADE surname

51 (24%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for LEVADE surname

5 (2%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The LEVADE surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The LEVADE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

LEVADE families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the LEVADE surname with 205 records (96.7%).

The LEVADE surname is written in MARATHI script.

LEVADE is ranked #13121 in India with approximately 283 people bearing this surname.

The LEVADE surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (96.7%), Madhya Pradesh (2.4%), Delhi (0.9%).

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