Explore the Family Name Kochert
The meaning of Kochert
German: variant of Kocher 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kochert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kochert has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kochert was ranked as the 52,500th most popular surname and dropped to the 61,297th position in 2010, a decrease of around 16.76%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 371 to 328, representing an 11.59% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100k decreased by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #61,297 | -16.76% |
| Count | 371 | 328 | -11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kochert
In terms of ethnic distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kochert surname identify as White, with a slight increase seen from 95.69% in 2000 to 96.04% in 2010. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was a small percentage (1.83%) in 2010 who identified with two or more races. The Hispanic representation decreased from 1.35% in 2000 to none in 2010, as did the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives from 1.62% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 96.04% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |