Explore the Family Name Covin
The meaning of Covin
French (mainly Nord): 1. variant of Cauvin and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. alternatively, perhaps a variant of northeastern French Couvin, a habitational name from Couvin in the Belgian province of Namur, close to the border with France. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Covin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Covin' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 23,428th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 23,576th place. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people carrying the Covin name actually increased from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,077 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.42%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #23,576 | -0.63% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,077 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Covin
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Covin surname identify with various ethnicities. The largest share, at 48.10% in 2010, identifies as Black, which represents an increase from 44.17% in 2000. White representation decreased from 49.90% in 2000 to 44.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise, increasing from 2.47% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also grew slightly from 2.67% to 3.06%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Covin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.56% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.17% | 48.1% | 8.9% |
| White | 49.9% | 44.29% | -11.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.99% | 61.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 3.06% | 14.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |