Explore the Family Name Lovorn
The meaning of Lovorn
Altered form of English Lovering, Loving or Lovern. Compare Lovvorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovorn in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lovorn has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Lovorn ranked as the 63,141st most common surname and was carried by 296 individuals. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 70,403rd place, with fewer people (278) bearing this name - a decrease of about 6.08%. This represents a proportional decline from 0.11 per 100k in 2000 to 0.09 per 100k in 2010, or an overall shift of -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #70,403 | -11.5% |
| Count | 296 | 278 | -6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovorn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of those carrying the Lovorn surname identified as White, at 97.30% in 2000 and 95.68% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.66%. Although there were no reported bearers of the Lovorn surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, a small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000 (1.69%), but none in 2010. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with some 2.16% identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.68% | -1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |