Explore the Family Name Lovette
The meaning of Lovette
English: altered form of Lovett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lovette has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 12,084th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 12,627th position, representing a change of -4.49%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 2,369 in 2000 to 2,451 in 2010, an increase of 3.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased during this decade from 0.88 to 0.83, a change of -5.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,084 | #12,627 | -4.49% |
| Count | 2,369 | 2,451 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.83 | -5.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovette
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Lovette surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity, with 64.67% in 2010 down from 66.95% in 2000. However, there has been significant growth in the Hispanic segment, which saw an increase from 1.01% to 2.69% over the decade, a growth of 166.34%. The Black community also saw a small increase from 28.75% to 29.01%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.34% to 0.53%. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more races grew modestly from 1.98% to 2.24%. The only group to see a decrease was the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, decreasing from 0.97% to 0.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.95% | 64.67% | -3.41% |
| Black | 28.75% | 29.01% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.69% | 166.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.24% | 13.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0.86% | -11.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.53% | 55.88% |