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

Lovvorn, 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 Lovvorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lovvorn in America

Lovvorn is the 21204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lovvorn surname appeared 1,238 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 Lovvorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lovvorn 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 Lovvorn

The surname Lovvorn is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has changed significantly over time. Some linguists suggest it may be a variation of the Old English word "lufre," meaning "beloved" or "dear one."

One of the earliest known references to the name Lovvorn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Loveorn," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.

By the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical records across England. In 1275, a Robert Loveorn was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire. A century later, in 1379, a John Lovvorne was mentioned in the Poll Tax records of Yorkshire.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spellings and modifications. In the 15th century, the spelling "Lovvorn" emerged in the county of Shropshire, where a family bearing the name resided in the village of Ludlow.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Lovvorn was Sir Thomas Lovvorn (1480-1542), a member of the English gentry and a prominent landowner in Warwickshire. Another was William Lovvorn (1567-1635), a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the 17th century, the Lovvorn name appeared in various parish records and court proceedings across England. A notable figure from this period was John Lovvorn (1620-1687), a Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

As the British Empire expanded, the Lovvorn name traveled to distant lands. In the 18th century, a family bearing the name settled in the American colonies, with records showing a Samuel Lovvorn (1725-1798) as one of the early settlers in Virginia.

Throughout the centuries, the Lovvorn surname has been associated with various professions and achievements. From clergymen and landowners to merchants and authors, the name has left its mark on the historical tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lovvorn

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

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

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