Explore the Family Name Chovan
The meaning of Chovan
Czech and Slovak: derivative of the Czech verb chovat, Slovak chovať ‘to bring up, to feed’ (see Chovanec). Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Milan.
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How common is the last name Chovan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chovan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 38,833 but fell to 43,206 by 2010, denoting an 11.26% drop. The census also revealed a decline in the count of individuals with the surname from 535 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, a 6.54% reduction. The proportion of individuals named Chovan per 100,000 people also decreased by 15% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #43,206 | -11.26% |
| Count | 535 | 500 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chovan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that majority of those with the surname Chovan identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 97.76% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. The period witnessed a small increase of individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic, with the former population growing from 0.93% to 1.00%, and the latter emerging at 1.60% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.40% in 2010. No changes were reported among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 95.8% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1% | 7.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |