Explore the Family Name Kosich
The meaning of Kosich
Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Kosić, Slovenian Kosič (see Kosic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian Obren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kosich in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kosich in the United States, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 73,931 and had a count of 244 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 89,753 with a corresponding decrease in the count to 206 individuals. This represents a drop of 21.4% in rank and a 15.57% decrease in the number of people with the surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 22.22%, falling from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #89,753 | -21.4% |
| Count | 244 | 206 | -15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Kosich identify as White, with a slight decrease of 0.04% from 97.13% in 2000 to 97.09% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (2.05%) identified as Hispanic but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.09% | -0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |