Explore the Family Name Kovalcik
The meaning of Kovalcik
Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech (Kovalčík, also Kovalčik): from a diminutive of Kovaľ, Koval ‘smith’. Compare Kovalchik and Kowalchik.
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How common is the last name Kovalcik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kovalcik saw a slight decrease in rank between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kovalcik ranked at 30,352, dropping to 31,068 a decade later, marking a -2.36 percent change. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kovalcik surname increased during the same period, from 727 in 2000 to 747 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.75 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by -7.41 percent, from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #31,068 | -2.36% |
| Count | 727 | 747 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovalcik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Kovalcik surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.49 percent identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.99 percent in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, only 0.69 percent identified as Hispanic, but by 2010 this figure had risen dramatically to 1.61 percent, marking a change of 133.33 percent. There were no recorded individuals who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 97.99% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.61% | 133.33% |
| 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% |