Explore the Family Name Kokot
The meaning of Kokot
Polish, Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian: nickname from kokot ‘rooster, cock’.
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How common is the last name Kokot in the United States?
The surname Kokot has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the years, as demonstrated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kokot ranked 71,143rd in terms of frequency among all American surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to 67,126th place – a notable increase of 5.65%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period. The count rose from 256 bearers in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking a 14.84% growth. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population also grew from 0.09 to 0.1, indicating an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #67,126 | 5.65% |
| Count | 256 | 294 | 14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kokot
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with Kokot, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers identify as White. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly increased from 96.48% in 2000 to 96.94% in 2010. During the same period, the fraction of bearers who identify as Hispanic decreased by 12.82%, from 1.95% to 1.7%. The Kokot surname did not appear among those self-identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Any other ethnic identities were not reported or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.94% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.7% | -12.82% |
| 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% |