Explore the Family Name Scovell
The meaning of Scovell
English (Isle of Wight and Hampshire): variant of Scoville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scovell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scovell has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,877th, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,802nd slot, representing a 10.08% decrease. The count of people bearing the Scovell surname also fell from 405 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, indicating a 5.19% decline. Furthermore, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people contracted by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #53,802 | -10.08% |
| Count | 405 | 384 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scovell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Scovell surname identify as White—83.95% in 2000 and slightly less at 83.59% in 2010. There was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races. While the Hispanic population with this surname increased by 80.92%, rising from 1.73% to 3.13%, the Black population saw a moderate increment of 5.54%, going from 9.38% to 9.90%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dipped by 33.09%, reducing from 2.72% to 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.95% | 83.59% | -0.43% |
| Black | 9.38% | 9.9% | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.13% | 80.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.72% | 1.82% | -33.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |