Explore the Family Name Lovekamp
The meaning of Lovekamp
Most probably an Americanized form of North German Loofkamp, a topographic name from Middle Low German lōf ‘lee side’ (or love ‘foliage’; see Laub) + kamp ‘field, domain’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovekamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lovekamp has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lovekamp ranked 77,222nd in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had climbed its way up to the 71,042nd spot, marking an 8% increase. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew significantly during this period, with an increase of roughly 19%, from 231 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #71,042 | 8% |
| Count | 231 | 275 | 19.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovekamp
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Lovekamp surname predominantly identifies with white ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Lovekamps identified as white, although there was a slight decrease of 0.25% over the decade. Interestingly, the data for 2010 shows a small percentage (1.82%) identifying with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals bearing the Lovekamp surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.73% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |