Explore the Family Name Kovar
The meaning of Kovar
Czech (Kovář) and Slovak (Kovár, also Kovář): occupational name for a smith, from Czech kovář. Compare Kovash.
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How common is the last name Kovar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kovar saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,837th and by 2010, it had fallen to 12,531st, experiencing a 5.86% drop. However, the count of people with this name increased by 2.02%, with 2,424 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 and 2,473 in 2010. The ratio of people named Kovar per 100,000 also decreased slightly during this period, from 0.9 to 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,837 | #12,531 | -5.86% |
| Count | 2,424 | 2,473 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.84 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kovar are of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 96.25% of individuals with this surname were White, decreasing slightly to 95.15% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. An even smaller portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.53% in 2010. Additionally, those who identified with two or more races increased marginally from 1.07% to 1.09%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.15% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.59% | 42.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.53% | 29.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |