Explore the Family Name Kosiek
The meaning of Kosiek
Polish: derivative of kos ‘common blackbird’ or kosa ‘scythe’, kosić ‘to mow, to scythe’ (see Kos, Kosak, Kosik).
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How common is the last name Kosiek in the United States?
The surname Kosiek has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked 76,946th, while by 2010, its rank improved to 71,042; this represents an increase of 7.67%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name rose from 232 to 275, marking an 18.53% hike. Interestingly, despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #71,042 | 7.67% |
| Count | 232 | 275 | 18.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosiek
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kosiek is predominantly White, although there has been a slight shift in the decade studied. In 2000, 99.14% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 97.09% by 2010, indicating a 2.07% decrease. Meanwhile, there appears to be a minor increase in diversity, with a small percentage (1.82%) identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. No significant representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was noted within this surname group during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 97.09% | -2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |