Explore the Family Name Kovacik
The meaning of Kovacik
Slovak (Kováčik): from a pet form of kováč ‘smith’ (see Kovac).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kovacik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kovacik has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,129 in popularity with 586 individuals carrying the name, representing 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 39,773, with 552 individuals carrying the surname, or 0.19 per 100,000 people. This marks a decrease of 10.09% in rank and 5.8% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #39,773 | -10.09% |
| Count | 586 | 552 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovacik
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kovacik surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure was 98.29%, which slightly decreased to 97.46% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010, a change of 49.41%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Kovacik surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 97.46% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.27% | 49.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |