Explore the Family Name Loveman
The meaning of Loveman
English: from the Middle English personal name Lefman (see Leaman, Lemon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loveman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loveman has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 92,601 in popularity, while it dropped to 98,982 by 2010, representing a change of -6.89. The count of individuals with this surname also declined marginally from 184 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, a -0.54 change. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Loveman surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #98,982 | -6.89% |
| Count | 184 | 183 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loveman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Loveman surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.37% identified as such, slightly decreasing to 95.63% in 2010, a change of -2.79%. It's important to note that no Loveman-identified individuals were reported to be of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both years. No changes were noted either for those identifying with two or more races, indicating that ethnicity for this surname remained relatively stable over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 95.63% | -2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |