Explore the Family Name Ovitt
The meaning of Ovitt
English: variant of Ovett (see Oviatt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ovitt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ovitt has seen an increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,235th most common surname and increased slightly to the 26,695th position by 2010, marking a 1.98% change. The number of people bearing this surname also rose during this period, with the count growing from 835 to 912, a jump of 9.22%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained flat at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #26,695 | 1.98% |
| Count | 835 | 912 | 9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ovitt
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Ovitt identify as white - making up 96.65% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.16% by 2010. There were no Ovitts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in 2000 but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.88%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.32% to 0.77% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.16% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.1% | 1.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0.77% | -41.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |