Explore the Family Name Lovewell
The meaning of Lovewell
English (mainly Norfolk): from Middle English love ‘love’ (Old English lufian ‘to love’) + wel ‘well’ (Old English wel), presumably denoting a lover or philanderer. There may have been some confusion with Lovell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lovewell has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,738 and moved up in rank to 43,369 by 2010, marking a 3.06% change. The count also saw an increase from 452 individuals in 2000 to 498 in 2010, reflecting a 10.18% rise. However, the proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #43,369 | 3.06% |
| Count | 452 | 498 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovewell
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lovewell identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 95.80% in 2000 to 90.56% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.43% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. New ethnic identities appearing in 2010 included Hispanic at 2.01% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 90.56% | -5.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 3.41% | 40.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |