LoVerde last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of LoVerde

An Italian surname meaning "the green" in reference to a person's complexion or associations.

LoVerde, 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 LoVerde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoVerde in America

LoVerde is the 31960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoVerde surname appeared 722 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 LoVerde.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoVerde 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank319602837511.88%
Count722792-9.25%
Proportion per 100k0.240.29-18.87%

The history of the last name LoVerde

The surname "LOVERDE" originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian phrase "l'overde," which translates to "the greenery" or "the verdant area," suggesting a connection to a lush, green location or a place surrounded by abundant vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "LOVERDE" can be found in the historic archives of the city of Naples, where it appears in a document from the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Pietro Loverde, who was a landowner in the surrounding countryside.

The name "LOVERDE" is also found in various ecclesiastical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, including baptismal and marriage registers from the Diocese of Gaeta, located in the province of Latina. One notable individual from this period was Girolamo Loverde (1530-1597), a respected jurist and legal scholar from the town of Fondi.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent minor variations in spelling, such as "Loverdi" and "Loverdo." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

In the 18th century, the "LOVERDE" surname gained prominence with the birth of Michelangelo Loverde (1737-1812), a renowned painter and fresco artist from the town of Capua, near Naples. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout the region.

Another notable figure bearing the "LOVERDE" surname was Vincenzo Loverde (1805-1878), a prominent politician and statesman from the Campania region. He served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and later played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

In the late 19th century, the "LOVERDE" surname made its way to the United States, carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Antonio Loverde (1855-1932), who settled in New York City and established a successful import-export business, laying the foundation for future generations of his family in America.

Throughout its history, the surname "LOVERDE" has been associated with a diverse range of professions and endeavors, from landowners and artists to scholars and politicians, reflecting the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoVerde

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

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 LoVerde was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only94.32%681
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races1.25%9
Hispanic Origin3.88%28

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 LoVerde has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White94.32%94.07%0.27%
Black(S)%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races1.25%1.64%-26.99%
Hispanic3.88%3.66%5.84%

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

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