Explore the Family Name Kossak
The meaning of Kossak
1. Polish: variant of Kosak. 2. German: variant of Kossack. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bohdan, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Kossak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kossak' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906, however, by 2010, it fell to rank 76,768, marking an 8.27% drop. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a minor reduction from 257 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, meaning a 2.72% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,768 | -8.27% |
| Count | 257 | 250 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kossak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Kossak' surname identify as White. This group made up 96.89% of all 'Kossak' in 2000, though this figure slightly dropped to 93.60% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the 'Kossak' surname holders, going from 0 in 2000 to 5.2% in 2010. No changes were recorded in the other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 93.6% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.2% | 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% |