Explore the Family Name Kovalik
The meaning of Kovalik
Ukrainian (standard transliteration Kovalyk); Czech (mainly Kovalík) and Slovak (also Kovalík, Koválik): from a diminutive of koval ‘smith’ (see Koval).
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How common is the last name Kovalik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kovalik saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kovalik ranked 39,052 in popularity, rising slightly to 39,659 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.55%. In terms of count, there were 531 individuals with the surname Kovalik in 2000, which grew to 554 by 2010, an increase of 4.33%. However, when considering proportion per 100k, the surname saw a decrease of 5%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #39,659 | -1.55% |
| Count | 531 | 554 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovalik
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those with the surname Kovalik identified as White, making up 96.99% of the group in 2000, though this decreased to 94.95% by 2010. The second largest group was those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, showing a significant growth rate of 79.47%. A new entry in 2010 was a small percentage (1.81%) identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.95% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.71% | 79.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |