Lévoque

Lévoque is a surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "levé," meaning "raised" or "lifted." This likely referred to a person's physical stature or perhaps a characteristic of their home or land. The name can be found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and western parts. As with many surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to historical transliteration and regional dialects. Over time, individuals bearing the Lévoque surname have emigrated to various parts of the world, contributing to its presence in international contexts. Genealogical research often traces the lineage of families with this surname back to specific ancestral regions in France. The name itself does not carry a universally recognized symbol or crest, though individual families may have adopted their own heraldic representations. The prevalence of the surname Lévoque can be monitored through census records and genealogical databases that track population movements and name distribution.