Explore the Family Name Kosiba
The meaning of Kosiba
Polish: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a reaper, from Polish kosa ‘scythe’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Boguslawa, Kazimierz, Wiktor, Zygmunt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kosiba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kosiba saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 30,582 to 32,524, marking a decrease of approximately 6.35%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname shrunk from 720 to 707, showing a modest reduction of about 1.81%. Furthermore, its representation among every 100k individuals also fell by around 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #32,524 | -6.35% |
| Count | 720 | 707 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosiba
The ethnic identity associated with the Kosiba surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.94% to 3.54%, representing an 82.47% surge. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.50% to 95.76%, a change of -1.78%. No individuals bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.76% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.54% | 82.47% |
| 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% |