Explore the Family Name Lovasz
The meaning of Lovasz
Hungarian (Lovász): occupational name from lovász ‘groom, stableman’ (a derivative of ló ‘horse’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovasz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lovasz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 76,700 but by 2010, it slipped to 82,044, indicating a change of -6.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 233 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, resulting in a -1.29% change. The proportion per 100k followed this trend, decreasing by -11.11% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #82,044 | -6.97% |
| Count | 233 | 230 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovasz
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people carrying the Lovasz surname identify as White. There was a small increase of 0.37% in the number of individuals identifying as White, moving from 93.56% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, decreasing by -26.27% from 4.72% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. There were no changes or counts for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 93.91% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 4.72% | 3.48% | -26.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |