Explore the Family Name Covalt
The meaning of Covalt
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Covalt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Covalt has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 39,378th in terms of common use, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 39,352nd. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 526 to 559 during the same period, indicating an approximate growth of 6.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19, suggesting that its popularity ratio relative to other surnames didn't change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #39,352 | 0.07% |
| Count | 526 | 559 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Covalt
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people with the surname Covalt identify as White. This group, however, saw a small decrease from 94.11% in 2000 to 91.77% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased over this decade, rising by 27.24% from 3.23% to 4.11%. There was also a minor increase in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, going up from 1.90% to 2.15%. In 2010, there was a small recorded presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 91.77% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.11% | 27.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.15% | 13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |