Explore the Family Name Kosakowski
The meaning of Kosakowski
Polish and Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from any of various places laces named with Kosak, including Kosaki in Podlaskie Voivodeship and Kosakowo in Pomeranian and Greater Poland Voivodeship, or from the village of Kossakovka, now in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Jacek, Janusz, Jozefa, Mieczyslaw, Tadeusz, Witold.
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How common is the last name Kosakowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kosakowski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,892nd most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 26,471st spot, reflecting a 6.34 percent change. Additionally, the count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 938 to 922 over the decade, a 1.71 percent drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.43 percent, from 0.35 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #26,471 | -6.34% |
| Count | 938 | 922 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosakowski
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts among individuals carrying the Kosakowski surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (96.06 percent in 2000 and 95.77 percent in 2010), there were slight changes in other ethnicities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.96 percent to 0.54 percent during this period, while those identifying with two or more races also dropped from 1.81 percent to 1.30 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.17 percent to 2.17 percent. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.77% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.17% | 85.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.3% | -28.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.54% | -43.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |