Explore the Family Name Coverstone
The meaning of Coverstone
Americanized form of German Koberstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coverstone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coverstone saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809 in terms of general use and then dropped to 54,296 in 2010, indicating a 4.8% decrease in rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 377 to 380 during the same period. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,296 | -4.8% |
| Count | 377 | 380 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coverstone
Ethnic identity of those with the surname Coverstone has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, as shown in data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White made up the vast majority of Coverstones at 97.35% in 2000, though experienced a minor decrease to 95.79% in 2010. In 2010, a small portion (2.37%) began to identify with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Coverstone surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.79% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |