Explore the Family Name Kooistra
The meaning of Kooistra
West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): topographic name for someone who lived near a decoy, from Dutch kooi ‘decoy’ + the suffix -stra from Old Frisian sittera ‘inhabitant of’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Hendrik, Hessel, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Kooistra in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kooistra has experienced a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kooistra was ranked 28,824th in terms of popularity in the United States, whereas in 2010 it rose to 26,747th position. This represents a 7.21% increase in ranking. Correspondingly, the count of people bearing the surname also increased from 777 in 2000 to 910 in 2010, representing a significant 17.12% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.29 to 0.31, marking a 6.9% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,824 | #26,747 | 7.21% |
| Count | 777 | 910 | 17.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.31 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kooistra
When we assess the ethnic identity tied to the Kooistra surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can see that a vast majority identified as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname were white, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population with the Kooistra surname, rising from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010, a change of 106.25%. Additionally, the category "two or more races" saw a small increase from 1.29% to 1.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.88% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.26% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.32% | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.32% | 106.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |