Explore the Family Name Kovalchick
The meaning of Kovalchick
Americanized form of Belorussian and Ukrainian Kovalchik, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech Kovalčík, Kovalčik (see Kovalcik).
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How common is the last name Kovalchick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kovalchick has seen a slight decrease in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 57,544 to 58,182. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of the surname increased by 5.44%, growing from 331 to 349 individuals with this last name. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #58,182 | -1.11% |
| Count | 331 | 349 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovalchick
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Kovalchick identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98.19% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic rose significantly, though still making up a small portion of the total, increasing by 70.86% to reach 2.58% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Kovalchicks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as Two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.56% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.58% | 70.86% |
| 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% |