Explore the Family Name Kats
The meaning of Kats
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Katz. 2. Dutch (also Van Kats): habitational name for someone from Kats in Zeeland. 3. Dutch: patronymic from Kat, see Katt. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Leonid, Vladimir, Lev, Yefim, Aleksandr, Iosif, Konstantin, Semyon, Yuriy, Alik. Jewish Mikhael, Yakov, Aron, Isaak, Naum, Ahron, Basya, Erez.
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How common is the last name Kats in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kats" has experienced a slight dip over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,781st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,390th spot, marking a decrease of approximately 3.24%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals carrying the surname "Kats" actually increased from 1,349 in 2000 to 1,394 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.34%. However, when presented proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a 6% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,781 | #19,390 | -3.24% |
| Count | 1,349 | 1,394 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kats
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kats", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variations between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 96.29% in 2000 to 98.13% in 2010. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname 'Kats' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage was small at 0.43%. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 1.70% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased by 32.29%, while the Black identity group disappeared entirely in 2010. No individuals with the surname 'Kats' identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 98.13% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 0.65% | -32.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0.57% | -66.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |