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

Lovitt, 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 Lovitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovitt in America

Lovitt is the 19282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovitt surname appeared 1,405 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 Lovitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovitt 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 Lovitt

The surname Lovitt is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "luf" meaning love or affection, and "hitt" meaning a small settlement or homestead. Thus, the name Lovitt likely referred to someone who lived in a small, beloved settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where it is spelled as "Lufit." This suggests that the Lovitt family may have originated from the county of Lincolnshire in the East Midlands region of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Luffit," "Luffyt," and "Luffytt," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Lovitt surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Lovitt's Hole, a small hamlet in Derbyshire, and Lovitt's Farm, a historic farmstead in Gloucestershire. These place names may have been derived from the surname itself or vice versa, indicating the family's connection to specific locations.

One notable figure bearing the Lovitt surname was Sir John Lovitt (c. 1540-1608), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in local affairs and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Another notable individual was William Lovitt (1800-1877), an English-born Australian explorer and surveyor who was instrumental in mapping and exploring the interior regions of South Australia during the early colonial period.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Lovitt surname was John Lovitt (1665-1718), who settled in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the late 17th century. He was a prominent member of the local community and served as a justice of the peace.

Mary Lovitt (1742-1823) was a British artist and miniature painter who gained recognition for her portraiture work during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her paintings can be found in various collections throughout England and Scotland.

Lastly, John Lovitt (1818-1892) was an English-born Australian pastoralist and politician who played a significant role in the development of the wool industry in New South Wales. He served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and was actively involved in promoting the interests of the pastoral community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovitt

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lovitt, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!