Explore the Family Name Kogen
The meaning of Kogen
Jewish (from Ukraine and Moldava): variant of Cohen. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Avram, Ben Zion, Meyer, Noam, Zeev. Russian Boris, Yuriy.
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How common is the last name Kogen in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Kogen has seen a decrease over time, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kogen ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 193 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 105,600 and the count decreased to 169, reflecting a negative change of -18.42% in rank and -12.44% in occurrence. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.07 to 0.06, marking a -14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #105,600 | -18.42% |
| Count | 193 | 169 | -12.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kogen
The ethnic identity associated with the Kogen surname is predominantly White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.89% of those with the Kogen surname identified as White, which reduced slightly to 94.08% by 2010. There was also a small percentage (3.55%) who identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that was recorded as zero in 2000. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either marked as zero or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.08% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.55% | 0% |
| 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% |