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

Lovett, 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 Lovett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovett in America

Lovett is the 1842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovett surname appeared 19,471 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Lovett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovett 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 Lovett

The surname Lovett is an English name derived from the French word 'l'ouette', which means 'the lark'. It originated in the medieval period and is believed to have been first used as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or musical disposition, akin to the singing of a lark.

The earliest known record of the name Lovett dates back to the 12th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1166. During this time, the name was often spelled as 'Lovet' or 'Loveyt'. It is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it is recorded as 'Louet'.

In the 13th century, the name Lovett was associated with several notable individuals, including Sir John Lovett, who fought in the Battle of Evesham in 1265 during the Second Barons' War. Another early bearer of the name was Sir Robert Lovett, a prominent landowner in Staffordshire, who lived during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307).

The Lovett family held lands in various parts of England, including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Staffordshire. The name is also linked to several place names, such as Lovett's Mill in Gloucestershire and Lovett's Folly in Hertfordshire.

One of the most famous bearers of the name Lovett was Sir Robert Lovett (1617-1696), an English judge and politician who served as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal under King Charles II. Another notable figure was Richard Lovett Edgeworth (1744-1817), an English inventor and writer who was the father of the famous novelist Maria Edgeworth.

Other historical figures with the surname Lovett include John Lovett (1761-1818), an English engraver and painter; William Lovett (1800-1877), a British political activist and Chartist leader; and Sir Jonathan Lovett (1676-1736), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

Across the centuries, the surname Lovett has maintained its roots and significance, reflecting the rich history and heritage of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovett

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

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

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