Explore the Family Name Kovalsky
The meaning of Kovalsky
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, Russian, and Belorussian: of Polish origin (see Kowalski) or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kovali in Belarus (Belorussian Kavali), named with Russian koval ‘smith’ (see Koval). Compare Kovalski. 2. Altered form of Polish Kowalski. Compare Kowalsky. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Rakhil.
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How common is the last name Kovalsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kovalsky shows a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 53,299 to 54,055. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by approximately 5 percent, growing from 364 to 382. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.13 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #54,055 | -1.42% |
| Count | 364 | 382 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovalsky
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Kovalsky surname identify as White, with percentages at 96.15 in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.29 in 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a notable change in the Hispanic category. In 2000, 2.47 percent identified as Hispanic; however, this number dropped nearly 47 percent to 1.31 percent in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 2.09 percent of Kovalskys identifying as having two or more races. This data underscores the evolving and diverse nature of American surnames and their associated ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.29% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 1.31% | -46.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |