Explore the Family Name Covil
The meaning of Covil
English: variant of Coville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Covil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Covil has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Covil was ranked 65,862 and by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 65,424. This represents a change of 0.67 percent over a decade. The total count of individuals with the surname also rose from 281 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, indicating a 7.83 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #65,424 | 0.67% |
| Count | 281 | 303 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Covil
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts among those bearing the Covil surname. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as white decreased from 71.17 percent in 2000 to 65.35 percent in 2010, while those identifying as black increased from 27.40 percent to 31.68 percent. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.98 percent of individuals identifying as two or more races. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.17% | 65.35% | -8.18% |
| Black | 27.4% | 31.68% | 15.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |