Explore the Family Name Kosman
The meaning of Kosman
1. Polish and Czech: from an altered form of the Greek personal name Kosmas, or a derivative of kosmaty, Czech kosmatý ‘shaggy, hairy’. 2. Dutch: probably a nickname for a flatterer or coaxer, from Dutch kozen ‘to speak with friendly words’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Jewish personal name Kosman borrowed during the Middle Ages from German Christians, for whom Cos(s)mann in turn was derived from Kosmas, of Greek origin. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who made glasses or cups, from Hebrew kos ‘drinking glass’ or Yiddish kos ‘goblet, cup’ + man ‘man’. See also Kos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kosman in the United States?
The surname Kosman experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,383rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 31,790th spot, marking a decrease of approximately 4.63 percent. However, the number of individuals with the surname remained constant at 726 during this decade. The proportion of people named Kosman per 100,000 decreased from 0.27 to 0.25, reflecting a decline of about 7.41 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #31,790 | -4.63% |
| Count | 726 | 726 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the Kosman surname from 2000 to 2010. While the vast majority (94.49 percent in 2010, down from 96.28 percent in 2000) identified as White, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races – rising from 1.79 percent in 2000 to 3.17 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained static at 0.83 percent. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnic identity within this group, registering at 1.24 percent in 2010, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.49% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 3.17% | 77.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |