Explore the Family Name Novakovich
The meaning of Novakovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Novaković (see Novakovic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian and Croatian Stanko, Zarko, Zeljko.
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How common is the last name Novakovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Novakovich" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Novakovich ranked 45,149 in popularity with a count of 447 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.17 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 48,800, and the count decreased to 432, reflecting a proportion of only 0.15 per 100k people. This change represents an overall drop in popularity of about 8.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #48,800 | -8.09% |
| Count | 447 | 432 | -3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novakovich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of people with the surname "Novakovich" identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Novakovichs reported this ethnic identity. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Novakovichs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 97.45% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.08% | 16.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |