Explore the Family Name Lovich
The meaning of Lovich
1. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Lović: nickname for a hunter, derived from lov ‘hunt’. 2. Americanized form of Croatian Lović: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Lovorko (from lovor ‘laurel’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lovich has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Lovich was ranked as the 85,297th most popular surname and by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 89,403rd position, showing a decrease of 4.81%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 204 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #89,403 | -4.81% |
| Count | 204 | 207 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovich
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Lovich identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 96.08% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. Other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported to have no representation among individuals with this surname during these specific census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 97.1% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |