2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Luvene
A French surname derived from the Latin word "Levis" meaning light or bright.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Luvene. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luvene surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Luvene in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luvene, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and White (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luvene
Among Census respondents with the surname Luvene, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and White (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Luvene bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Luvene surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.7% · 100
- Two or more races7.6% · 9
- White5.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luvene
Luvene appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,089 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,836 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,089 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,836 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Luvene surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #143,511 | 3.3% |
| Count | 111 | 118 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luvene bearers went from 111 to 118 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,836 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #143,511.
FAQ
Luvene surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luvene?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Luvene. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Luvene?
Luvene ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Luvene. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Luvene.
Has Luvene become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luvene went from 111 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Luvene?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luvene, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and White (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Luvene in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luvene appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (84.7%), Two or More Races (7.6%), White (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Luvene (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Luvene mean?
A French surname derived from the Latin word "Levis" meaning light or bright. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Luvene (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Luvene?
Want to know how many people have the last name Luvene? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.