Explore the Family Name Lovos
The meaning of Lovos
Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): altered form of Spanish Lobos, or the plural form of Lovo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lovos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lovos has been rising in popularity over the years, showing significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 68,569th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to be the 44,576th most common name. This represents a jump in rank by 34.99%. The actual count of individuals with the Lovos surname also increased from 268 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 79.85%. When measured per 100k individuals, the proportion of people with this surname increased by 60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #44,576 | 34.99% |
| Count | 268 | 482 | 79.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.16 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovos
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Lovos identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, Hispanic identity accounted for the highest percentage among all listed ethnicities, albeit with a small increase from 87.31% in 2000 to 92.95% in 2010. The representation of White ethnicity within this surname decreased significantly during this period, from 11.94% in 2000 to 7.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.31% | 92.95% | 6.46% |
| White | 11.94% | 7.05% | -40.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |