Explore the Family Name Kazak
The meaning of Kazak
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kozak 6. 2. Belorussian: ethnic name for a Cossack (see Kozak 1). 3. Turkish: ornamental name (or, perhaps in some cases, an ethnic name) from Kazak, which means both ‘Kazakh’ and ‘Cossack’ (see Kozak 1), or from kazak ‘light horseman of the Cossack military unit’ or any of its regional or archaic homonyms, meaning e.g. ‘young man’ and ‘stubborn’.
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How common is the last name Kazak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kazak has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kazak was ranked 78,549th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to the 70,403rd spot, marking a notable change of 10.37%. The count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 226 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, a growth rate of 23.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a positive shift from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #70,403 | 10.37% |
| Count | 226 | 278 | 23.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kazak
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kazak, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 91.59% and 94.96%, respectively. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 4.87% to 2.52% — a 48.25% drop. The 2010 Census also recorded a new category of people with the Kazak surname identifying with two or more races, at 2.16%, where there were none reported in 2000. No individuals with the Kazak surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.59% | 94.96% | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.87% | 2.52% | -48.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |