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

Lovestrand, 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 Lovestrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovestrand in America

Lovestrand is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovestrand surname appeared 103 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 Lovestrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovestrand 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 Lovestrand

The surname LOVESTRAND is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of East Anglia and the northern English counties during the medieval period. This name derives from the Old English words "luf" meaning love or affection, and "strand" referring to a shore or strand of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Leofstrand is mentioned as holding estates in Lincolnshire. This ancient spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone living near a beloved or cherished shore or coastal area.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls, with spellings such as Lovestrand, Lovestrond, and Lufstrand. These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in early medieval times.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of this name was Sir John Lovestrand, a knight and landowner from Norfolk, who participated in the Hundred Years' War against France. His son, William Lovestrand, was born in 1382 and served as a member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Robert Lovestrand, a wealthy merchant and shipowner from Hull, Yorkshire, who lived between 1520 and 1592. He was known for his extensive trade networks across the North Sea and his philanthropic contributions to the city.

In the 17th century, the name Lovestrand appeared in parish records from coastal areas of Suffolk and Essex, suggesting a continued association with maritime communities and traditions.

A noteworthy individual from this period was Captain Thomas Lovestrand, born in 1658, a renowned sea captain and navigator who explored the Arctic regions and charted new trade routes for the East India Company.

The surname LOVESTRAND has a rich history deeply intertwined with England's coastal heritage and the seafaring traditions of its eastern and northern regions. While the name may have evolved from its original meaning over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the affection and reverence for the shores and strands that shaped the lives of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovestrand

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

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

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