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

Lovich, 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 Lovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovich in America

Lovich is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovich surname appeared 207 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 Lovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovich 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 Lovich

The surname Lovich originates from Croatia, specifically the Dalmatian region along the Adriatic coast. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name likely derives from the Slavic word "lov," meaning "hunt" or "catch," suggesting that the initial bearers were involved in hunting or fishing professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lovich surname can be found in the Venetian archives, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a Lovich family residing in the coastal town of Zadar, which was under Venetian rule at the time. The name's spelling variations in these historical documents include Lovicich, Lovicic, and Lovičić.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Lovich surname was Mihovil Lovich, a merchant and ship owner from the island of Hvar. He is mentioned in several maritime trade records from the Venetian Republic, indicating his involvement in the lucrative Adriatic maritime trade.

During the 17th century, the Lovich family established themselves as prominent landowners and traders in the Dalmatian hinterland. The town of Lovicici, located near the city of Šibenik, is believed to have been named after this family, further solidifying their influence in the region.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Lovich surname was Ivan Lovich (1670-1746), a renowned sculptor and architect from the city of Split. He is renowned for his work on the Baroque-style Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another notable figure was Juraj Lovich (1790-1857), a writer and poet from the island of Korčula. He was a prominent figure in the Dalmatian Romantic literary movement and is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation of Croatian language and culture.

In the 19th century, the Lovich surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Antun Lovich (1811-1891) was a respected linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of the Croatian language and its dialects.

Throughout history, the Lovich surname has maintained its strong ties to the Dalmatian region, with many families still residing in coastal towns and villages along the Adriatic coast. While the name has spread to other parts of Croatia and beyond, its origins and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the unique heritage of this picturesque region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovich

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

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

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