Explore the Family Name Lovan
The meaning of Lovan
1. Altered form of English or perhaps Dutch Loven. 2. Vietnamese: apparently from a combination of two personal names (an unidentified middle name simplified as Lo and the personal name Văn meaning ‘literature’) recorded as a surname after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Nien, Anh, Banh, Bao, Cau, Chanh, Diem, Dzung, Ha, Hoa, Lieng, Mai.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lovan saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lovan was ranked 19,187th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 19,755th—a decline of about 2.96%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Lovan surname increased by 4.13% during the same period, from 1,309 to 1,363. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the name's prevalence saw a decrease of 6.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,187 | #19,755 | -2.96% |
| Count | 1,309 | 1,363 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lovan. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 6.66%, representing the largest rise among all categories. Meanwhile, the White demographic experienced a decrease of 7.43%. The Hispanic representation more than doubled, albeit from a low base, rising by 80.33%. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as Black, up by 9.23%. In contrast, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed a significant reduction of 33.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.43% | 44.83% | -7.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 37.97% | 40.5% | 6.66% |
| Black | 6.72% | 7.34% | 9.23% |
| Two or More Races | 4.43% | 4.33% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.2% | 80.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 0.81% | -33.61% |