Explore the Family Name Scovil
The meaning of Scovil
English: variant of Scoville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scovil in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scovil saw a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scovil was ranked as the 37,640th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 36,337th position, marking an improvement of 3.46%. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying the Scovil surname grew from 556 in 2000 to 616 in 2010 — a rise of 10.79%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #36,337 | 3.46% |
| Count | 556 | 616 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scovil
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Scovil surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuation from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 78.78% to 75.65% over the decade. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 17.45% to 20.29%. Those reporting two or more races also saw a marginal increase from 1.44% to 1.46%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.34% to 2.27%. No individuals with the Scovil surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.78% | 75.65% | -3.97% |
| Black | 17.45% | 20.29% | 16.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.27% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.46% | 1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |