Explore the Family Name Hovan
The meaning of Hovan
Slovak (also Hován): variant of Chovan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hovan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hovan saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,848th most popular but dropped to 32,935th position by 2010, which is a decrease of 3.41%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 685 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.61%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the surname Hovan also experienced a slight decrease from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,935 | -3.41% |
| Count | 685 | 696 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovan
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Hovan's ethnic identity. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White (94.45% in 2000 down slightly to 93.82% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as having two or more races - up from 1.02% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased considerably from 2.77% to 1.72% over the same period, while the Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, shifting from 1.31% to 1.29%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals with the Hovan surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.45% | 93.82% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 2.87% | 181.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.77% | 1.72% | -37.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.29% | -1.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |