Explore the Family Name Scovel
The meaning of Scovel
English: variant of Scoville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scovel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Scovel' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Scovel' was ranked as the 28,326th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 29,947th, indicating a decrease of roughly 5.72%. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 794 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, a reduction of about 1.26%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname 'Scovel' per 100,000 inhabitants in the US decreased by 6.9% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #29,947 | -5.72% |
| Count | 794 | 784 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scovel
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Scovel' between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing this surname identified as White in both years (94.33% in 2000 and 90.69% in 2010), there was a notable increase of 108.42% in those identifying as Hispanic and a 73.86% increase for those identifying with two or more races. Interestingly, in 2010, there were some individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which stood at 0.76% in 2000, disappeared by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 90.69% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 4.21% | 108.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 3.06% | 73.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |