Explore the Family Name Kos
How common is the last name Kos in the United States?
The surname Kos, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen minor shifts in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 16,360th most common, while in 2010, it fell slightly to the 17,026th spot, representing a decline of 4.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,621 in 2000 to 1,669 in 2010, an uptick of 2.96%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 5% from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,360 | #17,026 | -4.07% |
| Count | 1,621 | 1,669 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kos
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Kos. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity was White, at 94.76%, which marginally decreased to 94.61% in 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, going up 33.33% and 33.78% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races saw a drop of 39.09%. A new addition in 2010 was the Black community, making up 0.90% of the Kos surname bearers. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.61% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.98% | 33.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.32% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.2% | -39.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |