2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Loverink
A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "lover ink" meaning "praiser of ink" or "lover of penmanship."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Loverink. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loverink surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Loverink in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loverink, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loverink
The surname LOVERINK has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically the Netherlands and Belgium, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "loof" meaning "leaf" and "rink" meaning "ring," likely referring to a leaf-shaped ring or wreath.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the municipal records of the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, dated around the 15th century. The name appears as "Looverincke," which suggests that the modern spelling of LOVERINK evolved over time.
In the 16th century, the LOVERINK name is documented in the archives of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, where a prominent merchant family bore this surname. This could indicate that the name was associated with the trade or crafting of leaf-shaped wreaths or decorations.
During the 17th century, the LOVERINK surname appears in the parish records of the Dutch Reformed Church in the village of Nieuwveen, near Leiden. This suggests that the name had spread from its original urban centers to rural areas as well.
One notable bearer of the LOVERINK name was Jan LOVERINK, a Dutch painter born in Amsterdam in 1617. His works, primarily depicting still lifes and landscapes, can be found in several museums across the Netherlands.
Another historical figure with this surname was Pieter LOVERINK, a Dutch theologian who lived from 1685 to 1752. He served as a minister in the Reformed Church and authored several influential theological treatises during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the LOVERINK name is recorded in the birth and marriage records of the city of Rotterdam, where a family of shipbuilders and maritime merchants bore this surname. This could indicate a possible connection between the name and the maritime industry.
One of the most notable LOVERINKS in more recent history was Anna LOVERINK, a Dutch writer and poet born in 1892. Her literary works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, earned her critical acclaim and several prestigious awards.
It is worth noting that the LOVERINK surname has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Looverink, Looverincke, and Loverincke, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in the Low Countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loverink
Among Census respondents with the surname Loverink, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Loverink bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Loverink surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 113
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loverink
Loverink appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+12 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,258 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 10,258 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loverink surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #143,511 | 6.7% |
| Count | 106 | 118 | 11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loverink bearers went from 106 to 118 (+11.3% change). The surname moved up 10,258 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #143,511.
FAQ
Loverink surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loverink?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Loverink. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Loverink?
Loverink ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Loverink. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loverink.
Has Loverink become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loverink went from 106 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 12 (+11.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Loverink?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loverink, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loverink in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loverink appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loverink (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loverink mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "lover ink" meaning "praiser of ink" or "lover of penmanship." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loverink (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Loverink?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.