Explore the Family Name Kochendorfer
The meaning of Kochendorfer
German (Kochendörfer): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kochendorf, in Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kochendorfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kochendorfer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 57,705 to 59,171, a change of -2.54%. However, the count of individuals with this last name rose slightly in the same period, from 330 to 342 individuals, an increase of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,171 | -2.54% |
| Count | 330 | 342 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kochendorfer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kochendorfer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.36% in 2000 to 93.86% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year. In 2010, some individuals identified with two or more races (1.75%), which wasn't the case in the 2000 census. The percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to zero in 2010, from 1.82% and 1.52% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 93.86% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |