Explore the Family Name Loveridge
The meaning of Loveridge
English: variant of Leverich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loveridge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loveridge has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 24,061 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 23,153—a 3.77% change. Additionally, the count of those bearing the surname also increased from 978 in 2000 to 1,102 in 2010, a rise of 12.68%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight increase of 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,061 | #23,153 | 3.77% |
| Count | 978 | 1,102 | 12.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.37 | 2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loveridge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Loveridge also shifted during the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.17% of those surveyed identified as White, but by 2010 that number had decreased slightly to 91.56%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 2.04% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, small increases were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0% to 1.09%) and as having two or more races (from 1.23% to 1.72%). For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname Loveridge identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.45%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.56% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.63% | 61.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.72% | 39.84% |
| Black | 2.04% | 1.54% | -24.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |