Explore the Family Name Lover
The meaning of Lover
English: nickname from Middle English lovere ‘lover’, ‘sweetheart’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lover in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lover has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,265th and by 2010, it had dropped to the 49,999th spot, marking a decrease in rank by 24.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 512 to 419 during this period, marking an 18.16% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people sporting this surname saw a drop of 26.32%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #49,999 | -24.17% |
| Count | 512 | 419 | -18.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lover
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuations in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lover over the decade. It was found that those identifying as White made up the majority, although their share decreased slightly from 62.89% in 2000 to 58.71% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black or two or more races, with the former's percentage rising from 29.10% to 33.65% and the latter's from 1.95% to 4.77%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 4.30% to 1.67%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with their percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.89% | 58.71% | -6.65% |
| Black | 29.1% | 33.65% | 15.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 4.77% | 144.62% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 1.67% | -61.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |