Explore the Family Name Coverdell
The meaning of Coverdell
English: variant of Coverdale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coverdell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coverdell underwent a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 compared to 69,996 in 2010, marking a downward shift of 4.66%. The count of people with this surname increased by a marginal 1.45% from 276 in 2000 to 280 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also dipped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,996 | -4.66% |
| Count | 276 | 280 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coverdell
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data revealed noticeable changes in the distribution among those bearing the surname Coverdell. In 2000, 94.20% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 90.00% by 2010. Those who identified as Black or of two or more races saw an increase in their percentages over the decade, the former up by 31.80% to 2.86% and the latter soaring by 156.35% to 4.64%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, the Hispanic representation emerged at 1.79% in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 90% | -4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 4.64% | 156.35% |
| Black | 2.17% | 2.86% | 31.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |