Explore the Family Name Koca
The meaning of Koca
1. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from koca ‘old’, also ‘important’. 2. Czech (Koča): occupational name for a coachman, from koč ‘coach’ (compare Koci). 3. Slovak (Koča): from archaic koča ‘cat, kitten’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koca has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 64,934 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had increased to 62,714 - a change of 3.42%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 286 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, an increase of 11.54%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Koca surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #62,714 | 3.42% |
| Count | 286 | 319 | 11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koca
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Koca identify as White, at 96.15% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.61% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.10% of the Koca population in 2000, decreasing to 1.88% in 2010 - a decrease of 10.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.61% | -0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.88% | -10.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |