Explore the Family Name Kocon
The meaning of Kocon
Polish (mainly Kocoń): variant of Kocan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Piotr, Stanislawa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kocon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kocon saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,826 among all surnames, and it fell slightly to rank 57,639 in 2010, making for a decline of 1.43%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased over that decade, moving up from 336 to 353 persons, signaling an increase of 5.06%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #57,639 | -1.43% |
| Count | 336 | 353 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kocon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kocon surname identify as White. This ethnic group accounted for nearly all (98.81%) of the Kocons in 2000, and this figure decreased only marginally to 98.3% by 2010. The data does not indicate any significant presence of Kocons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races. There were also no changes over the decade in these categories, remaining at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 98.3% | -0.52% |
| 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% |