Explore the Family Name Lovig
The meaning of Lovig
Norwegian (Løvig): variant of Løvik (see Lovik).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lovig experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,466 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 88,020 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 21.46%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also diminished during this period from 250 to 211, representing a 15.6% fall. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Lovig surname per 100,000 population decreased by 22.22%, moving from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #88,020 | -21.46% |
| Count | 250 | 211 | -15.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovig
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Lovig name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased slightly from 97.20% in 2000 to 99.05% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentages for these categories remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 99.05% | 1.9% |
| 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% |