Explore the Family Name Kovanda
The meaning of Kovanda
Czech: nickname for a person of good breeding, from kovaný ‘trueborn’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kovanda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kovanda has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,186th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 68,345th position, marking a change of -6.48%. The number of people carrying this surname also slightly decreased from 290 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a reduction of -0.69%. The proportion of people with the Kovanda surname per 100,000 population dipped by -9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #68,345 | -6.48% |
| Count | 290 | 288 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovanda
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kovanda according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes over the decade. In 2000, 97.24% of individuals with the Kovanda name identified as White, which decreased to 95.83% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.07% in 2000 to zero in 2010. During this period, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new appearance of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.08% of those with the Kovanda surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.83% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |