Explore the Family Name Kocinski
The meaning of Kocinski
Polish (Kociński): habitational name for someone from a village called Kocin in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, or various places called Kocina in Greater Poland, Świętokrzyskie or Łódź voivodeships, all named with kot ‘cat’.
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How common is the last name Kocinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kocinski has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kocinski was ranked 51,945 in terms of popularity and dropped to 57,781 in 2010, a decrease of 11.23%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 376 to 352 during the same period, a reduction of 6.38%. The proportion of people with the Kocinski surname per 100,000 population declined by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #57,781 | -11.23% |
| Count | 376 | 352 | -6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kocinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Kocinski surname. The majority of Kocinskis identified themselves as white, making up 96.01% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.16% in 2010. The percentage of Kocinskis identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 3.19% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census. Also, there were no individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 97.16% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 1.99% | -37.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |