Lovinsky
A Russified form of a surname derived from a place name related to lime or linden trees.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Lovinsky. That puts it at #103,181 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lovinsky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#103,181
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
174
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 174 bearers of the surname Lovinsky in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 103181st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovinsky, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lovinsky
The surname Lovinsky is of Slavic origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of modern-day Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovinsky can be found in a Polish census record from the late 16th century, where it appears as "Łowiński." This spelling suggests a connection to the Polish word "łowiński," meaning "from the forest" or "from the hunting grounds."
The name Lovinsky is thought to have evolved from various place names that incorporated the Slavic root "lov," which is associated with hunting, forests, and woodland areas. Some possible place name origins include Lovinskoye, a village in Belarus, or Lovinychi, a village in Ukraine.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Lovinsky was Jan Lovinsky, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived from 1620 to 1687. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his efforts to promote education in his region.
Another historical figure with the surname Lovinsky was Mikhail Lovinsky, a Russian military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1782, he rose to the rank of general and was awarded various honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, a prominent Lovinsky was Aleksandr Lovinsky, a Russian writer and poet who lived from 1835 to 1901. He was known for his lyrical works that explored themes of nature and the human condition.
The name Lovinsky also appears in historical records from other parts of Eastern Europe, such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In the late 18th century, a Czech scholar named Frantisek Lovinsky (1748-1815) made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and folklore.
Another notable figure was Yaroslav Lovinsky, a Ukrainian artist and painter who lived from 1870 to 1945. He was celebrated for his vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes, capturing the essence of his homeland's culture and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lovinsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovinsky, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lovinsky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lovinsky surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American72.4%
- White22.4%
- Unknown or suppressed5.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lovinsky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #103,181 | 19.9% |
| Count | 122 | 174 | 42.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lovinsky bearers went from 122 to 174 (+42.6% change). The surname moved up 25,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,797 to #103,181.
FAQ
Lovinsky surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lovinsky?
The surname Lovinsky holds position #103,181 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lovinsky surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lovinsky, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.