Explore the Family Name Koc
The meaning of Koc
1. Turkish (Koç): ornamental name or nickname from koç ‘ram’, as a nickname probably applied to a healthy, sturdy, and bold young male. 2. Polish: nickname from koc ‘blanket’ or possibly derived from kocić się ‘to behave like a kitten’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Aydin, Emine, Fatih, Harun, Hasan, Huseyin, Mustafa, Yener. Polish Henryk, Andrzej, Czeslaw, Jerzy, Maciej, Tadeusz, Wieslaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Koc in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koc has seen a considerable rise between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Koc ranked 46,153 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 38,948, reflecting an increase of 15.61%. Additionally, the recorded count of people with this last name also grew during this time span, from 435 to 566 individuals, marking a significant growth of 30.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a rise of 18.75%, jumping from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #38,948 | 15.61% |
| Count | 435 | 566 | 30.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koc
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koc. Those identifying as White made up the large majority of individuals with this last name in both years, increasing from 80.46% in 2000 to 84.81% in 2010. The second-most common ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw a slight increase from 8.97% to 9.54%. There was a noticeable drop in those reporting two or more races, decreasing by 73.64% from 7.36% to 1.94%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, with a substantial rise of 86.34%, albeit still representing a small overall percentage (from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010). The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.46% | 84.81% | 5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.97% | 9.54% | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3% | 86.34% |
| Two or More Races | 7.36% | 1.94% | -73.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |