Explore the Family Name Koka
The meaning of Koka
1. Indian (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana): Velama surname from Telugu koka ‘robe’, probably referring to the historical position of power of this clan as revenue collectors for the Golconda kings at least as early as the 17th century ad. 2. Albanian: nickname from kokë (definite form koka) ‘head’.
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How common is the last name Koka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koka has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 77,742, but by 2010, it had risen to 47,429, a change of almost 39 percent. The number of individuals with the Koka surname also nearly doubled during this decade, from 229 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 95.2 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of Koka per 100k people also jumped from 0.08 to 0.15, marking an 87.5 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #47,429 | 38.99% |
| Count | 229 | 447 | 95.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.15 | 87.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koka
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Koka surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 48.91 percent in 2000 to 56.38 percent in 2010. There was a corresponding decrease in the proportion identifying as White, which fell from 43.67 percent to 38.03 percent. Small percentages of individuals identified as Black or as having two or more races, although these numbers declined slightly over the decade. No one with the Koka surname identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.91% | 56.38% | 15.27% |
| White | 43.67% | 38.03% | -12.92% |
| Two or More Races | 3.93% | 2.91% | -25.95% |
| Black | 2.62% | 2.46% | -6.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |