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

Lovetro, 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 Lovetro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovetro in America

Lovetro is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovetro surname appeared 186 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 Lovetro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovetro 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 Lovetro

The surname Lovetro originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is believed to be derived from an occupational name, referring to someone who worked as a luthier or a maker of lutes, a stringed musical instrument similar to a guitar. The name could have evolved from the Italian word "liutaro," which means "lute maker."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovetro can be found in a collection of documents from the Venetian archives, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family of lute makers bearing the surname Lovetro, who were renowned for their craftsmanship and contributed to the thriving musical culture of the city.

In the 16th century, a famous musician and composer named Giovanni Battista Lovetro (1550-1629) gained recognition for his compositions for the lute and other stringed instruments. His works were published in Venice and widely performed throughout Italy, further solidifying the association between the Lovetro name and the art of lute making.

During the 17th century, the Lovetro family continued to produce skilled luthiers and musicians. One notable figure was Antonio Lovetro (1620-1698), who was highly sought after for his exquisite lutes and was commissioned by aristocratic patrons across Europe.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the Lovetro surname appears in various ecclesiastical records from the Campania region of southern Italy. One such individual was Padre Vincenzo Lovetro (1721-1789), a respected priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises that were widely circulated in his time.

In the 19th century, a renowned Italian painter and engraver named Eugenio Lovetro (1818-1892) gained recognition for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting scenes from Italian literature and history. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Italy and are still highly regarded by art collectors and historians today.

While the surname Lovetro may have evolved from its original occupational roots, it has since become a proud part of Italian heritage, carrying a rich legacy of craftsmanship, artistry, and cultural contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovetro

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

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

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