Explore the Family Name Kovalski
The meaning of Kovalski
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kovalsky. This is also a variant transliteration of the same Ukrainian, Russian, and Belorussian name. 2. Altered form of Polish Kowalski.
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How common is the last name Kovalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kovalski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kovalski was ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 58,182nd position, marking a modest change of 1.63%. The number of people carrying the Kovalski surname also increased from 320 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 9.06%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Kovalski per 100k population remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #58,182 | 1.63% |
| Count | 320 | 349 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovalski
As for ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority of individuals with the Kovalski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.63% to 94.27% over this period. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, and this group saw an increase from 3.13% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Kovalski surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 94.27% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 3.72% | 18.85% |
| 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% |