Lovellette
A diminutive form of the surname Lovell, derived from a French place name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Lovellette. That puts it at #73,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lovellette surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#73,005
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
266
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 266 bearers of the surname Lovellette in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 73005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovellette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lovellette
The surname Lovellette is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "louvel," which means "little wolf." It is a diminutive form of the French surname Louvel or Louvelet. The name likely originated in France during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Lovellette can be traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France. It is possible that the name was brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. However, there are no known references to the name in the Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lovellette was Jean Lovellette, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. Records indicate that he was born in the village of Beaumont-le-Roger in Normandy around 1320.
Another notable bearer of the name was Étienne Lovellette, a French merchant and explorer who traveled to the New World in the late 16th century. He was born in the town of Rouen in 1543 and is believed to have been one of the first French settlers in what is now Quebec, Canada.
In the 17th century, the surname Lovellette appeared in various records and documents in England and the American colonies. One example is Thomas Lovellette, an English Puritan who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635. He was born in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England, in 1602.
Another prominent individual with the surname was Marie-Anne Lovellette, a French noblewoman and salon hostess who lived in Paris during the 18th century. She was born in 1715 in the town of Versailles and was known for her literary gatherings and patronage of the arts.
In the 19th century, the name Lovellette was associated with several notable figures in various fields. One example is George Lovellette, an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. He was born in 1810 in the town of Marietta and died in 1876.
While the surname Lovellette is not as common as some other French surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lovellette
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovellette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%.
The bar chart below shows how Lovellette bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lovellette surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2%
- Unknown or suppressed3.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lovellette surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #73,005 | -6.8% |
| Count | 269 | 266 | -1.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -10.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lovellette bearers went from 269 to 266 (-1.1% change). The surname moved down 4,645 positions in the national ranking, going from #68,360 to #73,005.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lovellette
FAQ
Lovellette surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lovellette?
The surname Lovellette holds position #73,005 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lovellette surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovellette, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.