Explore the Family Name Couvillon
The meaning of Couvillon
Altered form of French Quévillon, a variant of Quevillon. Compare Couvillion and Veillon. History: Adrien Quévillon or Couvillon from Saint-Ouen-le-Mauger in Seine-Maritime, France, married Jeanne Hunault in Montreal, QC, in 1672. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Eugenie, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Couvillon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Couvillon has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 39,885th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 43,206th position in 2010, marking an 8.33% decrease. The count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 518 to 500, a reduction of approximately 3.47%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #43,206 | -8.33% |
| Count | 518 | 500 | -3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Couvillon
When examining ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of people with the Couvillon surname are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.1% identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.4% in 2010. There was a small increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. Notably, there was a slight emergence of multi-racial identity among those carrying the Couvillon surname, recorded at 1% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.4% | 37.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |