Explore the Family Name Kocsis
The meaning of Kocsis
Hungarian: occupational name for a coachman or coachbuilder, from Hungarian kocsi ‘coach, wagon’, originally kocsi szekér ‘Kocs cart’, from the village of Kocs, where in the 15th century this type of conveyance, with springs, was first made. The modern English word coach and French coche are derived from this Hungarian word, as well as German Kutsche and Czech koči. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Balint, Imre, Istvan, Laszlo, Atilla, Bela, Geza, Jolan, Kalman, Nandor, Tamas, Tibor.
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How common is the last name Kocsis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kocsis has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,825th most common surname, with a count of 1,689 people. By 2010, the popularity rank fell to 16,601, suggesting a decrease in its general use. However, interestingly, the total number of people with the surname actually increased by roughly 2.25% to 1,727. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, due to a larger population size, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,825 | #16,601 | -4.9% |
| Count | 1,689 | 1,727 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kocsis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kocsis surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on both 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.92% identified as White, a number that slightly decreased to 95.54% by 2010. The data also shows a significant relative increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010, representing a change of 111.61%. Although still small in proportions, there was also an increase in the number of people with this surname identifying as Black or having two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.54% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.37% | 111.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.22% | 20.79% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.52% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |