Explore the Family Name Kortan
The meaning of Kortan
Czech (Kortán): from a pet form of the Old Czech personal name Kornel, from Latin Cornelius.
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How common is the last name Kortan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kortan has seen a slight decrease in rank from 53,556 in 2000 to 53,667 in 2010, indicating its popularity has remained relatively stable over this time period. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Kortan surname has increased by 6.35% from 362 in 2000 to 385 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people has remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #53,667 | -0.21% |
| Count | 362 | 385 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kortan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kortan surname identify as White. This demographic made up 97.79% of all Kortans in 2000 and decreased slightly to 96.36% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity within the Kortan population between 2000 and 2010, increasing from 0% to 1.82%. There were no recorded instances of Kortans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.36% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 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% |