Explore the Family Name Lovvorn
The meaning of Lovvorn
Variant of Lovorn, a surname of English origin.
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How common is the last name Lovvorn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lovvorn slightly decreased over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,543rd most common surname and dropped to the 21,204th position by 2010, indicating a -3.22% change in rank. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with this surname actually increased by 3.17% from 1,200 to 1,238 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell from 0.44 to 0.42, reflected by a -4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,543 | #21,204 | -3.22% |
| Count | 1,200 | 1,238 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lovvorn
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Lovvorn surname identified as White, making up 97.08% in 2000 and 96.28% in 2010. There was a noted increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.67% to 2.10%. Hispanic representation within the Lovvorn population decreased by around 20.42%, going from 1.42% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.28% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 2.1% | 213.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.13% | -20.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |