Explore the Family Name Koshak
The meaning of Koshak
1. Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Košak, Czech Košák (see Kosak). 2. Americanized form of Polish Koszak: nickname or occupational name from Old Polish kosz ‘braided basket’ or ‘kind of fishing net’ (see Kosh 2).
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How common is the last name Koshak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koshak has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 79,075. This represents an approximately 11.15% decrease in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname also diminished from 256 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, marking a decline of about 5.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Koshak per 100,000 individuals fell by around 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #79,075 | -11.15% |
| Count | 256 | 241 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koshak
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koshak using the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 93.75% in 2000 and 88.80% in 2010, witnessing a slight decrease of about 5.28%. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase, growing by about 176.41% from 1.95% in 2000 to 5.39% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races also increased, from 3.13% to 3.73%, representing a rise of 19.17%. Meanwhile, there were virtually no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (2.07%) that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 88.8% | -5.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 5.39% | 176.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 3.73% | 19.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |