Explore the Family Name Kook
The meaning of Kook
1. Dutch: occupational name for a baker or cook, from a shortened form of koekenbakker ‘pastrycook’. 2. Jewish (American): altered form of Kuk. 3. Korean: variant of Kuk 5. Compare Cook 6. 4. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 鞠, see Ju 1. 5. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 谷, see Gu 4. 6. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 郤, see Xi 4. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Hong Sik, Dae Hyun, Ji, Joong, Jung, Kwang, Kyung Ho, Seung, Sun, Yung.
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How common is the last name Kook in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kook has seen a slight increase according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,217th in terms of popularity and had risen to 41,657th by 2010, a change of 1.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 484 to 522 between 2000 and 2010, a rise of 7.85%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #41,657 | 1.33% |
| Count | 484 | 522 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kook
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kook between 2000 and 2010. A significant increase was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 36.78% to 44.83%, a change of 21.89%. Similarly, the surname saw new representation in the categories of “Two or more races” and "Hispanic", both at approximately 1.15%. On the other hand, the proportion of people with the Kook surname who identified as white decreased from 60.33% to 51.53% during the same period, a decline of 14.59%. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, whereas it had been at 1.65% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.33% | 51.53% | -14.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36.78% | 44.83% | 21.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |