Explore the Family Name Kochanek
The meaning of Kochanek
Polish: nickname from kochanek ‘darling, dear, lover’, from kochać ‘to love’ (see Kochan). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Piotr, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kochanek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kochanek saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 55,849th place down to 56,195th. However, the count of individuals carrying this name increased slightly over the same period by 6.12 percent, from 343 individuals in 2000 to 364 in 2010. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #56,195 | -0.62% |
| Count | 343 | 364 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kochanek
In terms of ethnicity, Kochanek is predominantly associated with the white ethnic group according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.83 percent of those bearing the surname identified as white, though this percentage fell slightly to 97.25 percent by 2010. The data showed no significant association between the Kochanek surname and other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.25% | -1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |