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

Lovato, 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 Lovato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovato in America

Lovato is the 4289th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovato surname appeared 8,293 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Lovato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovato 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 Lovato

The surname Lovato originated in Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "lupo," meaning wolf, and may have been given as a nickname to someone with wolf-like characteristics or associations. The earliest known spelling variations include Luvato, Luvati, and Lupato.

The Lovato name first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, with several families bearing the name living in the northern Italian regions of Veneto and Lombardy. One of the earliest documented instances is a record from 1289 mentioning a Jacopo Lovato, a nobleman from Verona.

In the 14th century, the Lovato family gained prominence in the Republic of Venice, with several members holding prominent positions in the city's government and military. Notably, Giorgio Lovato (1290-1356) served as a Venetian ambassador and military commander during the War of Chioggia against Genoa.

The Lovato name also has ties to the island of Murano, known for its renowned glassmaking tradition. The Lovato family was among the prominent glassmaking dynasties on the island, with their works being highly prized throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Lovato name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. One notable figure from this era was Gian Domenico Lovato (1502-1572), a renowned painter and architect from Bologna.

In the 18th century, the Lovato family established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. A prominent member was Antonio Lovato (1728-1804), a successful merchant and landowner from the city of Salerno.

As the Lovato name spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. Some notable individuals with the Lovato surname include:

1. Giuseppe Lovato (1820-1892), an Italian architect and engineer known for his work on various churches and public buildings in Venice.
2. Enrico Lovato (1876-1956), an Italian-American sculptor and artist based in New York City, whose works can be found in various museums and public spaces.
3. Luigi Lovato (1902-1985), an Italian football player who played as a defender for several clubs in Italy during the 1920s and 1930s.
4. Maria Lovato (1923-2012), an Italian-American educator and community leader who played a significant role in promoting bilingual education in the United States.
5. Demetrio Lovato (1940-2011), a Mexican-American artist and printmaker known for his vibrant depictions of Chicano culture and life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovato

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

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 Lovato 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 Lovato 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 Lovato was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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