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

Lovio, 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 Lovio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovio in America

Lovio is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovio surname appeared 236 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 Lovio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovio 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 Lovio

The surname Lovio originates from Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lovio," which means a small valley or ravine. The name was likely adopted by families residing in such geographical locations.

During the medieval period, Lovio was a prominent surname found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the city of Milan, where several Lovio families were documented in historical records.

One notable historical reference to the surname Lovio can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. While the name itself is not explicitly mentioned, the term "lovio" is used to describe certain geographical features.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Lovio was Pietro Lovio, a nobleman from the city of Alessandria, who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate in the city's governing council.

Another notable individual with the surname Lovio was Giovanni Lovio, a renowned Renaissance scholar and humanist born in Milan in 1455. He was a professor of rhetoric and philosophy at the University of Pavia and authored several works on classical literature and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the Lovio family established itself in the city of Genoa, where they became involved in maritime trade and commerce. One prominent member of this branch was Andrea Lovio, a successful merchant and ship owner, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

The town of Lovio Grasso, located in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Lovio, suggesting that a family bearing this name may have been among the town's founding settlers.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Lovio, a 17th-century painter from the city of Vercelli, who was renowned for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning several churches in northern Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Lovio has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern parts of the country. While not as widely distributed as some other Italian surnames, it has left a lasting legacy in the areas where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovio

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

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

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