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

Scovel, 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 Scovel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scovel in America

Scovel is the 29947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scovel surname appeared 784 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 Scovel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scovel 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 Scovel

The surname Scovel is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Skovell, which was likely a small village or hamlet in one of the English counties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scovel can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census-like records maintained by the English government at the time. The name appeared as "Skovill," suggesting that the spelling evolved over time.

During the medieval period, the Scovel family was closely associated with the county of Essex. Historical records from the 14th century mention a John Scovel who held land in the village of Great Baddow, near Chelmsford.

In the 16th century, the Scovel name gained prominence with the birth of Thomas Scovel (1535-1609), a renowned English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Lewes and Canon of Chichester Cathedral. He was a respected figure in the Church of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the Scovel surname was Sir Cuthbert Scovel (1615-1663), an English politician and member of the renowned Scovel family of Essex. He served as a Member of Parliament for Colchester during the turbulent years of the English Civil War.

Moving into the 18th century, we find mention of Edward Scovel (1705-1784), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1763.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Scovel name in America dates back to the late 17th century. John Scovel (1670-1732), an English Quaker, emigrated to Pennsylvania and became a prominent figure in the nascent colony's Quaker community.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Scovel throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to England, its bearers have left their mark on various aspects of society, from religion and politics to commerce and community leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scovel

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

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 Scovel 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 Scovel 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 Scovel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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