Find out how popular the last name Coventry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Coventry.

Coventry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Coventry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coventry in America

Coventry is the 32203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coventry surname appeared 716 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Coventry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coventry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Coventry

The surname Coventry originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is a locational name derived from the city of Coventry, situated in the West Midlands region. The name Coventry itself comes from the Old English "Coven-tre," meaning "the tree of the convent" or "the tree where the covens (groups of nuns) gathered."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Coventry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John de Coventry (c. 1225 - c. 1285) was an English philosopher and Franciscan friar. He is known for his work on logic and natural philosophy.

During the 15th century, the surname Coventry gained prominence with the rise of the influential Coventry family, who held significant positions in the city's governance and trade. One prominent member was Sir Thomas Coventry (1548 - 1606), who served as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal under King James I.

Another notable individual with the surname Coventry was Thomas Coventry, 1st Earl of Coventry (1578 - 1640), an English lawyer and statesman who served as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal and was later elevated to the peerage by King Charles I.

In the 18th century, William Coventry (1628 - 1686) was an English statesman and writer who served as Secretary of State for the Northern Department under King Charles II. He is known for his contributions to English literature and his involvement in the formation of the Whig Party.

Moving into the 19th century, George Coventry, 9th Earl of Coventry (1838 - 1930), was a British aristocrat and politician who served as Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire and held various positions in the House of Lords.

Throughout its history, the surname Coventry has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious figures, politicians, statesmen, and members of the aristocracy. While the name's origins can be traced back to the city of Coventry, it has gained widespread recognition across England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coventry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Coventry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Coventry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Coventry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Coventry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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