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

Lovendahl, 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 Lovendahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovendahl in America

Lovendahl is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovendahl surname appeared 182 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 Lovendahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovendahl 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 Lovendahl

The surname Lovendahl has its origins in Denmark, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Danish words "løv" meaning "leaf" and "dahl" meaning "valley," likely referring to a person who lived in a leafy valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovendahl appears in the Danish Census of 1645, where a family by that name is listed as residing in the town of Ribe on the Jutland peninsula. The spelling at that time was often recorded as "Løvendahl" or "Løvvendahl."

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Lovendahl name was Herluf Lovendahl (1672-1743), a Danish merchant and shipowner who established a successful trading company in Copenhagen. His son, Christian Lovendahl (1701-1778), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent businessman in his own right.

The Lovendahl name also found its way into the annals of Danish military history. Hans Lovendahl (1738-1809) was a highly decorated officer who served in the Danish-Norwegian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Dannebrog for his valor on the battlefield.

In the realm of arts and culture, the name Lovendahl is associated with the Danish painter and illustrator, Niels Lovendahl (1815-1891). He is celebrated for his vivid depictions of Danish landscapes and rural life, many of which hang in prestigious museums and galleries throughout Denmark.

Another notable figure was Ingrid Lovendahl (1897-1976), a pioneering Danish architect who was one of the first women to graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. She went on to design several landmark buildings in Denmark, including the Rødovre Town Hall and the Thorvaldsen's Museum extension.

These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the Lovendahl name throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Danish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovendahl

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

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

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