Explore the Family Name Koven
The meaning of Koven
Jewish: shortened form of eastern Ashkenazic Kovenski or Kovensky, a habitational name from Kaunas in Lithuania, from its Yiddish name, kovne (Kovno in Russian).
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How common is the last name Koven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koven has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koven was ranked 55,732 most popular surname with 344 individuals bearing the name, or about 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 62,531 with only 320 individuals carrying the surname, which equates to about 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in popularity of approximately 12.2% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #62,531 | -12.2% |
| Count | 344 | 320 | -6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koven
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Koven surname identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 96.22% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.74% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, showing an increase of 93.79%. The data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races were either suppressed for privacy reasons or remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 96.56% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.81% | 93.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |