Explore the Family Name Kovacic
The meaning of Kovacic
Croatian and Serbian (Kovačić); Slovenian (Kovačič): patronymic from kovač ‘smith’. Kovačič is the third most frequent surname in Slovenia. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian Bozidar, Marijan, Slavko, Zivko, Zvonko.
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How common is the last name Kovacic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kovacic has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,784 in popularity and by 2010, it moved down slightly to rank 25,381. This represents a -2.41% change. However, the actual count of the surname Kovacic increased by 3.39%, from 943 counts in 2000 to 975 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,784 | #25,381 | -2.41% |
| Count | 943 | 975 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovacic
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kovacic, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily identified as white ethnicity. In 2000, 95.97% of those with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.59% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity associated with this surname experienced an increase over this period, climbing from 1.91% to 2.36%. However, percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw small decreases. Meanwhile, no changes were recorded for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.59% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.36% | 23.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.23% | -3.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.62% | -3.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |