Explore the Family Name Kosarek
The meaning of Kosarek
Czech (Kosárek): occupational name for a reaper or a maker of scythes, from a diminutive of kosař (see Kosar).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kosarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kosarek saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kosarek surname was ranked 74,164th overall but fell to 85,049th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 14.68%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 243 to 220 in this period, marking a decrease of 9.47%. Accordingly, the proportion of people bearing the name per 100,000 decreased by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #85,049 | -14.68% |
| Count | 243 | 220 | -9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosarek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most of the Kosarek population identifies as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.71% in this group from 96.30% in 2000 to 92.73% in 2010. There is no record of individuals with the Kosarek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races. However, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals who identify as Hispanic, rising from 2.88% in 2000 to 5.91% in 2010 – a change of 105.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 92.73% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 5.91% | 105.21% |
| 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% |