Explore the Family Name Cove
The meaning of Cove
English: 1. habitational name from a place called (the) Cove, examples of which are found in Hampshire, Wilts (a minor name in Leigh), Devon, and Suffolk, all from Old English cofa, which is recorded in literary sources with the sense ‘enclosed chamber’ but in placenames probably with extended senses such as ‘shelter, hut, building’, ‘hollow’ (in the case of the Devon name), and ‘creek, inlet’ (in the case of the Suffolk name). 2. nickname from Middle English cof, cove ‘eager, bold, courageous’ (Old English cāf).
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How common is the last name Cove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cove has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,823 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it fell slightly to 36,286, marking a decrease of 10.55%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 659 in 2000 to 617 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.37%. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #36,286 | -10.55% |
| Count | 659 | 617 | -6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cove
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Cove identify as White, accounting for 91.20% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.57% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which accounted for 5.31% in 2000 but decreased significantly to 3.08% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased from 1.67% to 3.08%. Notably, there was new representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2010 at 1.46%, while those identifying with two or more races disappeared completely from the data in the same year. No individuals with the surname Cove identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 91.57% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.08% | 84.43% |
| Black | 5.31% | 3.08% | -42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |