Explore the Family Name Koske
The meaning of Koske
1. Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Kózka: nickname from a diminutive of Polish and Lower Sorbian kóza, Upper Sorbian koza ‘nanny goat’. 2. German (of Slavic origin): from a diminutive of West Slavic kosa ‘scythe’ (see Kosa) or kos ‘blackbird’ (see Kos).
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How common is the last name Koske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koske saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 62,577th in 2000, it dropped to 66,371st in 2010, marking a decline of 6.06%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a minor dip, with 299 Koskes in 2000 and only one less, 298, in 2010. This signifies a minimal change of -0.33%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced slightly from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,371 | -6.06% |
| Count | 299 | 298 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Koske remained relatively stable during the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In terms of ethnicity, nearly all individuals with the Koske surname identified as White, with an insignificantly small decrease of 0.34% from 99.33% in 2000 to 98.99% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.33% | 98.99% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |