Explore the Family Name Kosowski
The meaning of Kosowski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kosowa, Kos(s)ów, Kos(s)owo, or Kossewo, named with kos ‘blackbird’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Benedykt, Henryk, Teofil, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Kosowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kosowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Kosowski was ranked as the 38,141st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 38,640th spot, marking a 1.31% decline. However, the number of individuals bearing the Kosowski name increased from 546 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, signifying a 4.76% growth. The proportion of Kosowskis per 100,000 people in the U.S. slightly decreased by 5.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #38,640 | -1.31% |
| Count | 546 | 572 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosowski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kosowski surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Kosowskis identified as White, although this percentage dipped from 97.99% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Kosowski surname in 2000, however, by 2010, 0.87% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the Black demographic remained the same. There was also a rise in the number of Kosowskis identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 14.13%. Additionally, 1.57% of people with the Kosowski last name identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a group that wasn't represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 95.98% | -2.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.05% | 14.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |