Explore the Family Name Lovinggood
The meaning of Lovinggood
Variant of Lovingood, a surname of Swiss German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovinggood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lovinggood saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 87,663rd spot, a change of -25.14%. The count of people with the Lovinggood surname also declined during this time period, from 261 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, marking an overall decrease of -18.77%. Its representation per 100,000 people decreased by -30.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #87,663 | -25.14% |
| Count | 261 | 212 | -18.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovinggood
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Lovinggood surname predominantly identify as White, making up 90.09% of this group in 2010, down slightly from 91.19% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic make up only 3.30%, albeit a slight increase from 3.07% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals increased significantly from 3.83% in 2000 to 5.19% in 2010, a change of 35.51%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 90.09% | -1.21% |
| Black | 3.83% | 5.19% | 35.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 3.3% | 7.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |