Explore the Family Name Kosmatka
The meaning of Kosmatka
Polish: nickname for a shaggy, unkempt individual, from kosmaty ‘shaggy, hairy’.
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How common is the last name Kosmatka in the United States?
The surname Kosmatka, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 60,557th in 2000, it dropped down to 66,931st in 2010, representing a decrease of about 10.53%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell slightly from 311 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, indicating a 5.14% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 16.67% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #66,931 | -10.53% |
| Count | 311 | 295 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosmatka
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Kosmatka identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.76% over the decade. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 12.44% over the same period. In 2000, 2.89% of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, but this category was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. A new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 3.39% identifying as Hispanic. No changes were noted in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 92.54% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.93% | 1.69% | -12.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |