Explore the Family Name Kovel
The meaning of Kovel
1. Jewish (from Eastern Europe): occupational name from Yiddish kovel ‘smith’ (compare Koval). 2. Jewish (from Eastern Europe): habitational name for someone from the city of Kovel (Ukraine). 3. Jewish (American): shortened form of any name beginning with Kovel- such as Kovelman (related to 1 above, formed with Yiddish suffix man ‘man’) or Kovelsky (related to 2 above, formed with the Slavic suffix -sky denoting inhabitants). 4. In some cases possibly also Dutch (De Kovel): from Middle Dutch covel ‘hood’, a nickname for someone wearing a specific hood, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or inn with a picture of a hood on it. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Wolf.
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How common is the last name Kovel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kovel' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 75,695th in 2000 and dropped to 80,678th in 2010, indicating a change of -6.58%. The count also decreased modestly from 237 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, resulting in a -0.84% change. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which fell by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #80,678 | -6.58% |
| Count | 237 | 235 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kovel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname 'Kovel' identify as White. In 2000, this ethnic identity accounted for 99.58% of the Kovel population, slightly decreasing to 99.15% in 2010. Throughout both years, there was no recorded percentage change for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The absence of data may indicate a lack of diversity among those with the 'Kovel' surname, or it could simply mean the figures were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 99.15% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |