Explore the Family Name Covic
The meaning of Covic
Croatian and Serbian (Čović): patronymic from Čovo, a nickname derived from čov(j)ek ‘man, human’, colloquially ‘guy’.
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How common is the last name Covic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Covic has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Covic was ranked 81,414 in terms of popular surnames in the U.S. By 2010, it had risen to rank 65,244, a positive change of almost 20%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Covic also saw an increase. In 2000, the count stood at 216 and this figure rose by approximately 41% to reach 304 in 2010. The proportion per 100k followed suit with a growth of 25%, increasing from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #65,244 | 19.86% |
| Count | 216 | 304 | 40.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Covic
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Covic surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 89.81% of Covics identified as White, with this percentage increasing to 97.70% in 2010, an overall change of 8.79%. In the year 2000, 8.8% reported having two or more races, but this statistic fell to 0.00% in 2010. It's important to note that no Covics identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.81% | 97.7% | 8.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |