Explore the Family Name Kokesh
The meaning of Kokesh
Americanized form of Czech Kokeš (see Kokes).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kokesh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kokesh saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 46,523 to 50,362, showing an overall decline of 8.25 percent. In terms of count, the number of people with this surname also decreased from 431 to 415, a drop of 3.71 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #50,362 | -8.25% |
| Count | 431 | 415 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kokesh
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kokesh, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly associated with people who identify as White. This group represented 97.68 percent of individuals with the surname in 2000 and 96.39 percent in 2010. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010, with the percentages rising to 1.45 and 1.20 respectively. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 96.39% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |