Explore the Family Name Sovich
The meaning of Sovich
Americanized form of Slovenian and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Sovič, Croatian and Serbian Sović: patronymic from a nickname from sova ‘owl’ (see Sova).
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How common is the last name Sovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sovich" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,553 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 63,218, reflecting a 7.97% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor dip during this period. The census recorded 324 people with the Sovich surname in 2000 while only 316 were documented in 2010, marking a 2.47% decline. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #63,218 | -7.97% |
| Count | 324 | 316 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sovich
The ethnic identity connected to the surname "Sovich" remained largely stable over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, no Sovich individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, or claimed two or more races. A majority of them identified as White, with an increase from 96.60% in 2000 to 96.84% in 2010. There was a noticeable change in those identifying as Hispanic; in 2000, this group made up 1.85% of individuals carrying the Sovich surname, but by 2010, there were no respondents identifying as such in the census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.84% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |