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

Lovo, 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 Lovo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovo in America

Lovo is the 24554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovo surname appeared 1,018 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 Lovo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovo 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 Lovo

The surname LOVO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "lupo," which means "wolf." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname or reference to someone who possessed wolf-like qualities or lived in an area known for wolves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LOVO can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Sicily in the 15th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname LOVO, indicating that the name was established in Sicily during that time.

In the 16th century, the name LOVO appeared in various historical records from the Republic of Venice. One notable figure was Giovanni Lovo, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Venice during the late 1500s. His success in trade and finance contributed to the family's prominence in the city.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also took on different spellings and variations. In some regions, it was recorded as Lovi or Luvo, reflecting regional dialects and pronunciations.

During the 17th century, the LOVO surname gained recognition in the arts. Antonio Lovo was a celebrated painter from the Venetian school, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can still be found in churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 18th century, the LOVO name expanded beyond Italy's borders. Carlo Lovo was a renowned architect who worked in Vienna, Austria, during the reign of Maria Theresa. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palais Auersperg and the Church of St. Michael.

As the centuries passed, the LOVO surname continued to be represented by individuals in various fields. Giuseppe Lovo was an Italian soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected military strategist. His writings on tactics and leadership were widely studied in military academies.

While the surname LOVO is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich history that spans centuries and encompasses a diverse range of notable figures, from merchants and artists to architects and military leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovo

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

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

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