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

Loveall, 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 Loveall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loveall in America

Loveall is the 18003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loveall surname appeared 1,551 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loveall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loveall 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 Loveall

The surname LOVEALL is an English name that originated in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lufu" meaning love and "eall" meaning all, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their affectionate and loving nature towards everyone they met.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOVEALL surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, where a William Loveall was baptized in 1592. This region in the West Midlands is considered to be the likely place of origin for the name.

In the 17th century, the LOVEALL surname began to appear in various historical documents and records across England. For example, a John Loveall was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls for the county of Somerset in 1664, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of the country by this time.

One notable individual with the LOVEALL surname was Robert Loveall (1640-1708), who was an English clergyman and author. He served as the Rector of Compton Valence in Dorset and wrote several religious works, including "The Christian's Guide" and "The Church of England's Reason for Separation from the Church of Rome."

Another prominent figure was Samuel Loveall (1695-1762), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Worcestershire. He is recorded as having owned significant properties in the village of Stourbridge and was an influential member of the local community.

In the 18th century, the LOVEALL name appeared in various legal and court records. For instance, a Thomas Loveall was mentioned in the Quarter Sessions Records for the county of Wiltshire in 1725, indicating his involvement in a legal matter.

During the 19th century, the LOVEALL surname continued to be found across England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world. One such person was William Loveall (1810-1892), who was born in Gloucestershire but later settled in Australia, becoming a successful farmer in the state of Victoria.

Another noteworthy individual was John Loveall (1850-1919), a renowned architect from London. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in the city, including the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel and the former Midland Grand Hotel, now known as the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Throughout its history, the LOVEALL surname has maintained a relatively small but consistent presence, especially in various regions of England. While not a particularly common name, it has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the diverse nature of the English society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loveall

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

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

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