Explore the Family Name Kosnik
The meaning of Kosnik
1. Polish (Kośnik): occupational name from dialect kośnik ‘mower’ (standard Polish kosiarz). 2. Slovenian (Košnik): topographic name derived from koš ‘bush, young trees’, or an occupational name (compare above) derived from kositi ‘to mow’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kosnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kosnik has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 57,985 to 59,324, marking a change of negative 2.31%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 328 to 341 during the same period, suggesting a growth of 3.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,324 | -2.31% |
| Count | 328 | 341 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosnik
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most of the individuals with the Kosnik surname were of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.56% of Kosniks identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.77% by 2010. During this decade, there was also a small emergence of Hispanic identity among Kosniks, which accounted for 2.05% in 2010. No changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.77% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |