Explore the Family Name Koska
The meaning of Koska
1. Czech and Slovak (Koška): from a pet form of any of numerous personal names beginning with Ko-, e.g. Kornel (see Cornelius) and Kochan. 2. Czech and Slovak: diminutive of Kosa ‘scythe’. 3. Polish (Kośka): unexplained. 4. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish and Sorbian Kózka ‘nanny goat’ (see Koske).
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How common is the last name Koska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koska had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,265th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 41,303rd position, representing a change of -2.58%. Despite this, the number of people with the Koska surname increased during this period from 512 to 527, reflecting a growth rate of 2.93%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals dropped by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #41,303 | -2.58% |
| Count | 512 | 527 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koska
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Koska also changed slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.51% of individuals with the Koska surname identified as White, which increased to 97.15% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 41.54% over the decade. There was a negligible decline of -2.56% in the Hispanic group. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant with no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 97.15% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.52% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.14% | -41.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |