Explore the Family Name Kochman
The meaning of Kochman
Americanized form of German Kochmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Doron, Gilad, Hyman, Isadore, Menachem. German Frederika, Heinz, Kurt, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kochman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kochman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 33,782 in popularity with 636 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the surname fell to rank 37,076, with only 602 individuals identified as Kochmans, representing a 5.35% decrease. The proportion of people named Kochman per 100,000 also dropped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #37,076 | -9.75% |
| Count | 636 | 602 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kochman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kochman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.33% to 97.18%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the Kochman surname increased by 40.14%, growing from 1.42% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were reported in 2000 but the data was suppressed for 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 97.18% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.99% | 40.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |