Explore the Family Name Kosmala
The meaning of Kosmala
Polish (also Kosmała): 1. derivative of the personal name Kosmas. 2. alternatively, a nickname from kosmała, a derivative of kosmaty ‘shaggy, hairy’ (see Kosmatka, compare Kosmalski).
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How common is the last name Kosmala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kosmala saw a minor rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,679th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed slightly to become the 70,208th most common. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 258 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a growth rate of 8.14%. However, the proportion of people sharing this surname per 100,000 dropped slightly by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #70,208 | 0.67% |
| Count | 258 | 279 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosmala
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kosmala, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some very slight shifts over the decade. In 2000, around 96.12% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 that figure had slightly declined to 95.7%, marking a decrease of 0.44%. Notably, in 2010 the data shows some diversification with 1.79% of those with the surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. No representation was found for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.7% | -0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |