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

Luvene, 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 Luvene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luvene in America

Luvene is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luvene surname appeared 111 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 Luvene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luvene 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 Luvene

The surname Luvene is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "luve," which means "wolf." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who exhibited wolf-like characteristics or lived near an area inhabited by wolves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luvene can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul de Luvene, who held estates in Hampshire.

During the 13th century, the name Luvene appeared in various records across Normandy and parts of England. For instance, in 1247, a knight named Geoffroi de Luvene was recorded as participating in a tournament in Caen, Normandy. Additionally, in 1279, a merchant named Pierre Luvene was documented as trading goods between Rouen and London.

In the 14th century, the name Luvene gained prominence in the region of Poitou, France, where a noble family bearing the name owned several estates. One notable member of this family was Jean de Luvene, who was born in 1328 and served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War.

Moving forward to the 16th century, the name Luvene was found in records from the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands). In 1542, a painter named Pieter Luvene was commissioned to create a series of religious paintings for a church in Antwerp.

Another prominent individual with the surname Luvene was Charles de Luvene, a French nobleman born in 1612. He was a renowned diplomat and served as an ambassador for King Louis XIV, representing France in various negotiations with other European powers.

In the 18th century, the name Luvene appeared in records from the German states, particularly in the region of Bavaria. Johann Luvene, born in 1735, was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Bavaria.

Throughout its history, the surname Luvene has undergone various spelling variations, such as Luveine, Luvain, and Luvain-Wolff, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences. While the name may not be as common today, it holds a rich historical legacy spanning multiple countries and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luvene

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

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

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