Explore the Family Name Kosek
The meaning of Kosek
1. Polish and Czech: nickname from a diminutive of Kos ‘blackbird’. 2. Polish and Czech: nickname or metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of kosa ‘scythe’. 3. Czech (Košek): from a pet form of the personal name Koša (see Kosa). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Andrzej, Grazyna, Jozef, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Kosek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kosek ranked 22,304 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 22,618 by 2010, a decrease of 1.41%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,078 to 1,135 during the same period, representing a rise of 5.29%. The proportion of Koseks per 100,000 people decreased by 5.0%, standing at 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,304 | #22,618 | -1.41% |
| Count | 1,078 | 1,135 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosek
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kosek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.62% over the decade. In 2000, 98.14% identified as White, falling to 97.53% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010 - a growth of 69.88%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Koseks identifying with two or more races fell by 18.46%. There were no individuals recorded who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.53% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.41% | 69.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.53% | -18.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |