Explore the Family Name Kocer
The meaning of Kocer
1. Czech (Kočer): perhaps a Slavicized form of German Kutscher. Compare Kocher and Kotcher. 2. Turkish (Koçer): ornamental name composed of koç ‘ram’ (see Koc) + er ‘male’ and interpreted as ‘healthy and bold male’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kocer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kocer has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,394, but by 2010, it had moved up to position 75,069, marking an improvement of 5.45%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 15.25%, growing from 223 in 2000 to 257 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname also grew, increasing from 0.08 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a 12.5% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #75,069 | 5.45% |
| Count | 223 | 257 | 15.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kocer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander, which made up 5.38% of the Kocers in 2000, had no representation by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 5.06% of the Kocers. The percentage of Kocers identifying as White increased slightly, from 82.96% in 2000 to 85.60% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic Kocers decreased by 37.90%, down to 1.95% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either year, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight increase of 2.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.96% | 85.6% | 3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.93% | 5.06% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 1.95% | -37.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |