Find out how popular the last name Louisville is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Louisville.

Louisville, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Louisville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louisville in America

Louisville is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louisville surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Louisville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louisville to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Louisville

The surname "Louisville" is an English locational surname derived from the city of Louisville, Kentucky in the United States. The name "Louisville" itself is believed to have originated from the French phrase "la ville" meaning "the city" or "the town". This was likely a reference to the settlement that was established in 1778 near the Falls of the Ohio River.

The city of Louisville was named after King Louis XVI of France in honor of the French assistance during the American Revolutionary War. The name "Louisville" first appeared in historical records in 1780 when the Virginia legislature approved the town charter and officially established the city.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Louisville" was William Louisville, a merchant and landowner who lived in Kentucky in the early 19th century. He was born in 1785 and is mentioned in several land records from the 1820s and 1830s.

Another notable figure with this surname was Elizabeth Louisville, a philanthropist and social activist who lived in Louisville, Kentucky in the late 19th century. She was born in 1842 and was known for her work in establishing orphanages and advocating for women's rights.

In the early 20th century, John Louisville, a political leader and lawyer, served as the mayor of Louisville from 1908 to 1912. He was born in 1865 and played a significant role in the city's development during his tenure as mayor.

The surname "Louisville" also appeared in literary works, such as the novel "The Louisville Cavalier" by James Fairfax McLaughlin, published in 1908. The book features a character named Charles Louisville, who was a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War.

Another individual with this surname was Mary Louisville, an artist and painter who lived in Louisville, Kentucky in the mid-20th century. She was born in 1920 and was known for her landscapes and portraits depicting life in the city.

While the surname "Louisville" is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and connections to the city of Louisville, Kentucky, which was named after the French king and played a significant role in the development of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louisville

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Louisville.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Louisville was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Louisville has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Louisville was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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