Explore the Family Name Colvard
The meaning of Colvard
English: altered form of Calvert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colvard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colvard saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,880th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 18,184th spot, marking a change of -7.73%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,556 in 2000 to 1,530 in 2010, a change of -1.67%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 residents also declined by 10.34% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,880 | #18,184 | -7.73% |
| Count | 1,556 | 1,530 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.52 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colvard
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in 2000, the largest portion of individuals with the Colvard surname identified as White (82.33%). However, by 2010 this number had slightly decreased to 80.59%, a change of -2.11%. People identifying as Black made up the second largest group, growing from 13.43% in 2000 to 14.58% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Colvard surname also experienced significant growth, increasing by 50% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases, with changes of -26.67% and -40.26% respectively. Lastly, individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.54% to 1.83%, an increase of 18.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.33% | 80.59% | -2.11% |
| Black | 13.43% | 14.58% | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.22% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.83% | 18.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.46% | -40.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.33% | -26.67% |