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

Loven, 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 Loven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loven in America

Loven is the 31453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loven surname appeared 736 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 Loven.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loven 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 Loven

The surname Loven is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Swedish word "lova," which means "to promise" or "to vow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who made a significant promise or oath, or perhaps someone who was known for keeping their word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Loven surname can be found in the Swedish church records from the parish of Östergötland in the late 1500s. These records mention a man named Olof Loven, who was a farmer and landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the Loven name appeared in several historical documents from the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. A merchant named Johan Loven is mentioned in the city's trade records from the 1640s, indicating that the family had established roots in this important port city.

During the 18th century, the Loven surname gained prominence in the Swedish military. Carl Gustav Loven, born in 1718, was a well-respected officer in the Swedish Army and played a role in the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790. His son, Johan Loven, born in 1757, also served as a military officer and is recorded as having participated in several battles against the Russians.

In the realm of academia, one notable figure was Carl Adolph Loven, a renowned Swedish zoologist who lived from 1835 to 1892. He made significant contributions to the study of marine invertebrates and is credited with discovering several new species of sea creatures.

Another prominent individual with the Loven surname was Anna Loven, a Swedish author and feminist who lived from 1872 to 1953. She wrote several novels and plays that explored themes of gender equality and women's rights, making her a influential voice in the early feminist movement in Sweden.

While the Loven surname has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the old Swedish language and the historical records of this Scandinavian nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loven

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

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

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