Explore the Family Name Kokoska
The meaning of Kokoska
1. Czech and Slovak (Kokoška): nickname from kokoška ‘(laying) hen’. 2. Altered form of Polish Kokoszka, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Kokoska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kokoska saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 68,949th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Kokoska increased marginally from 275 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.64%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #68,949 | -2.74% |
| Count | 275 | 285 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kokoska
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kokoska identify as White. In 2000, 96.36% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.09% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, the 2010 census showed the emergence of a small Hispanic population (2.11%) identifying with the surname Kokoska, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.09% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 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% |