Explore the Family Name Lovinger
The meaning of Lovinger
Jewish (Ashkenazic; Lövinger): variant of Levinger. Some characteristic forenames: German Henrich, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lovinger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 72,771, marking a 14.04% drop. During the same period, the count also decreased from 292 to 267, which represents an 8.56% decline. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure also went down from 0.11 to 0.09, a reduction of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #72,771 | -14.04% |
| Count | 292 | 267 | -8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovinger
The ethnicity data for the surname Lovinger, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase of 0.86% in the number of white individuals with this surname. Specifically, in 2000, the percentage was 96.92%, and it rose to 97.75% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying as two or more races during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.75% | 0.86% |
| 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% |