About Covington
The surname Covington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "cufa" meaning "cove" or "cave" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Covington can be interpreted as "the settlement near the cove" or "the enclosed area by the cave."
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The surname Covington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Covington based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Covington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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