Loving

Loving Meaning & Origin

About Loving
The surname Loving is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "loving," which means "affectionate" or "kind." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their loving or gentle nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Loving can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Loving is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Loving: 7,135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loving based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Loving is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 V IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈləvɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loving in Braille

Here's how to represent Loving in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Loving in braille

How to sign the name Loving using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Loving using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Loving in sign language

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