Explore the Family Name Lovings
The meaning of Lovings
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Lyfing (see Loving). Compare Lovins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lovings" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,873rd most common name and by 2010 it had risen to the 23,500th position, reflecting a growth rate of 5.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also climbed from 939 to 1,081 during this period, which represents a 15.12% surge. The proportion per 100k people also grew by 5.71%, from 0.35 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #23,500 | 5.52% |
| Count | 939 | 1,081 | 15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.37 | 5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovings
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lovings", the Census data indicates some shifts over the decade. As per the 2000 data, the majority of Lovings identified as Black (51.33%), followed by White (43.02%). By 2010, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Black (54.02%) and a decrease in those identifying as White (39.87%). There was also a notable growth of 16.97% in individuals who identify with two or more races, rising from 2.77% to 3.24%. A small increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, moving up from 2.02% to 2.22%. However, no change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.33% | 54.02% | 5.24% |
| White | 43.02% | 39.87% | -7.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 3.24% | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.22% | 9.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |