Explore the Family Name Covitz
The meaning of Covitz
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Covitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Covitz increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Covitz was ranked as the 88,825th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 194 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 86,645 and the count had increased by nearly 11% to 215 individuals. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #86,645 | 2.45% |
| Count | 194 | 215 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Covitz
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Covitz identify as White, accounting for 97.94% in 2000 and 97.67% in 2010. Other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Covitz surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 97.67% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |