Explore the Family Name Colvert
The meaning of Colvert
French: unflattering nickname from Old French culvert ‘base, treacherous’. It is also found in England. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Yoland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colvert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colvert saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 35,239, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,189 – a decline of 28.24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 605 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, equating to a drop of 21.65%. This change also saw a proportional decrease per 100,000 from 0.22 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #45,189 | -28.24% |
| Count | 605 | 474 | -21.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colvert
When it comes to the ethnic identity distribution of the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Colverts identify as White, at 77.36% in 2000 and slightly less at 76.79% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is Black, accounting for 20.66% in 2000 and decreasing to 18.35% by 2010. Notably, there was an increase among those identifying with two or more races, going from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. The census did not record any Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifying Colverts. However, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identifiers, noted at 1.48% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.36% | 76.79% | -0.74% |
| Black | 20.66% | 18.35% | -11.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.74% | 107.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |