Explore the Family Name Kofsky
The meaning of Kofsky
Jewish: shortened and altered form of any of various eastern Ashkenazic surnames ending with -kovski or -kowski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kofsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kofsky" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kofsky was ranked 63,141st most common surname in the United States with 296 instances recorded. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 69,579th, and the count had dropped to 282 — a 4.73 percent decrease. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #69,579 | -10.2% |
| Count | 296 | 282 | -4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kofsky
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kofsky" shows a few changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority who bear this surname identify as White, making up 94.93 percent in 2000 and slightly declining to 93.97 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with the figure rising from 2.03 percent to 3.19 percent. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a small decline from 2.36 percent to 2.13 percent. Notably, there were no individuals with the Kofsky surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 93.97% | -1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 3.19% | 57.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.13% | -9.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |