Explore the Family Name Kocurek
The meaning of Kocurek
Polish: diminutive of Kocur, meaning ‘little tom cat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kocurek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kocurek has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped slightly from 31,085 in 2000 to 32,079 in 2010, a decrease of 3.2%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 1.84% from 706 to 719 during the same period. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also saw a minor decline of 7.69%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #32,079 | -3.2% |
| Count | 706 | 719 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kocurek
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Kocurek. The majority were identified as white, with a small decrease of 0.95% from 96.18% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname grew by 21.16% during this decade, from 2.41% to 2.92%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 16.16% from 0.99% to 0.83%. No individuals with the Kocurek surname were recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.27% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 2.92% | 21.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.83% | -16.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |