Explore the Family Name Lovel
The meaning of Lovel
English: variant of Lovell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lovel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lovel was ranked 52,174th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 74,826th, marking a decrease of 43.42%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 374 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, representing a reduction of 31.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 35.71% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #74,826 | -43.42% |
| Count | 374 | 258 | -31.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovel
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the surname Lovel have diverse ethnic identities. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White (78.88%), and this percentage grew slightly to 81.01% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more races increased significantly over the decade, moving from 6.68% to 10.47%, an increase of 56.74%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly from 2.94% to 3.1%. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased from 7.22% to 4.65%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both suppressed for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.88% | 81.01% | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 6.68% | 10.47% | 56.74% |
| Black | 7.22% | 4.65% | -35.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.1% | 5.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |