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

Lovins, 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 Lovins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovins in America

Lovins is the 12393rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovins surname appeared 2,510 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lovins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovins 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 Lovins

The surname Lovins is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'lufwine', which translates to 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'. This name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered a close and cherished companion.

The earliest recorded reference to the Lovins surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where a certain Radulfus Lufwine is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the county of Lincolnshire, England.

During the Middle Ages, the Lovins family was predominantly concentrated in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Norfolk. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Lovewin, Lovewyn, Luffwyne, and Luffwen, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Lovins surname was Sir John Lovins, a 14th-century knight who served as a military commander under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346, and was awarded lands in Lincolnshire for his loyal service.

Another prominent individual was William Lovins, a 16th-century merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He is recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524 as a significant taxpayer, indicating his wealth and status within the local community.

In the 17th century, the Lovins family had established roots in the county of Norfolk. One notable member was Thomas Lovins (1625-1694), a prosperous farmer and landowner who served as a local magistrate and was involved in the governance of his parish.

The Lovins surname also has a connection to several place names in England, such as Lovins Hill in Lincolnshire and Lovins Farm in Norfolk. These locations likely derived their names from families bearing the Lovins surname who resided or owned property in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the Lovins surname include:

1. John Lovins (1810-1878), a British author and poet from Yorkshire.
2. Elizabeth Lovins (1835-1912), an English educator and philanthropist who founded several schools for underprivileged children in London.
3. George Lovins (1875-1947), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist from Norfolk, known for his innovations in the textile industry.
4. Edith Lovins (1890-1972), a renowned British botanist and horticulturist who contributed significantly to the study of native English flora.
5. Robert Lovins (1920-2005), a highly decorated British military officer who served in World War II and later became a prominent advocate for veterans' rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovins

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

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

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