Explore the Family Name Kosic
The meaning of Kosic
Croatian and Serbian (Kosić); Slovenian (Kosič): patronymic or diminutive from the nickname Kos ‘blackbird’. Compare Kosich and Kosick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kosic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kosic has seen a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kosic was ranked as the 92,217th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had climbed to become the 89,753rd most popular, marking a 2.67% increase in rank. The number of people bearing the name also grew from 185 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, a rise of 11.35%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #89,753 | 2.67% |
| Count | 185 | 206 | 11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosic
When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kosic, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified with individuals who are White, with a slight increase from 91.89% in 2000 to 92.23% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 5.95% to 2.43% during the same period. There was also a minor emergence of the surname among Hispanic populations, increasing from 0% to 3.4%. No significant presence was recorded for the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 92.23% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.95% | 2.43% | -59.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |