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

Luv, 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 Luv surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luv in America

Luv is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luv surname appeared 177 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 Luv.

The history of the last name Luv

The surname "Luv" is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Hertfordshire, England, during the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "luf," which means "love" or "affection."

This surname is thought to have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was known for their kind and loving nature. It is possible that the name was given to a person who displayed great compassion and kindness towards others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Luv" can be found in the Hertfordshire County Records from the year 1273, where a man named William Luv is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Sawbridgeworth.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a John Luv is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Bibury in 1327.

During the 15th century, the surname "Luv" was also found in Norfolk, where a Thomas Luv was recorded in the Court Rolls of the manor of Walsingham in 1456.

One notable bearer of the surname "Luv" was Sir Robert Luv, a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London, who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in London.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Luv, a renowned Puritan writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. She was born in Gloucestershire in 1623 and published several works of religious poetry and prose before her death in 1690.

In the 18th century, the name "Luv" was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where a family of Luvs resided in the village of Thornton Dale. One member of this family, John Luv (1712-1782), was a renowned clockmaker whose works are still highly prized by collectors.

Another notable bearer of the surname "Luv" was Reverend William Luv (1756-1824), a prominent clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Exeter in the early 19th century.

While the surname "Luv" is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luv

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

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 Luv 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.

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

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