Explore the Family Name Koker
The meaning of Koker
1. Dutch: from Middle Dutch coker ‘case, sheath, cover’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such articles or for a messenger or official who carried letters or documents in a case. 2. Dutch: occupational name for a cook, from an agent derivative of coken ‘to cook’. 3. Turkish (Köker): ornamental name from kök ‘root’ (compare Kok) + er ‘male’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koker experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,319 but dropped to 41,100 by 2010, which is a 10.13% decrease in rank. The number of people carrying the Koker surname also decreased from 562 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a reduction of 5.69%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals reduced from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #41,100 | -10.13% |
| Count | 562 | 530 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koker
The ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Koker shifted slightly over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 84.16% in 2000 and 80.00% in 2010, a slight decrease of 4.94%. Those identifying as Black made up 10.85% in 2000 and increased to 12.64% in 2010, marking a 16.50% increase. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, rising from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined from 2.49% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No individuals with the Koker surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.16% | 80% | -4.94% |
| Black | 10.85% | 12.64% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.77% | 92.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.89% | -24.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |