Explore the Family Name Loven
The meaning of Loven
1. Swedish (Lövén): ornamental name from löv ‘leaf’ + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Lowen 3. 2. Swedish (Lovén): ornamental name from lov ‘praise’ + the adjectival suffix -én (see 1 above). 3. English (from Anglo-Norman French): habitational name from Leuven (French Louvain) in Belgium; compare 4 below. 4. In some cases probably also Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Leuven or Loven in the Netherlands and Belgium; compare 3 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ludvig, Nils, Selmer.
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How common is the last name Loven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Loven" has decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,848th most common surname but dropped to the 31,453rd spot in 2010, a decline of 31.89%. The count also fell from 989 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 736 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 25.58%. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped from 0.37 to 0.25, marking a 32.43% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,848 | #31,453 | -31.89% |
| Count | 989 | 736 | -25.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.25 | -32.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loven
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Loven" identify as White, representing 95.25% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.84% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races, rising from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly fell from 1.82% to 1.77%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 1.31% to 1.22% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.84% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.77% | -2.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.63% | 46.85% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.22% | -6.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |