Explore the Family Name Kossman
The meaning of Kossman
1. Americanized form of German Kossmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kosman. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Gottlieb.
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How common is the last name Kossman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kossman has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 40,265th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 43,151st position, reflecting a 7.17% decrease. The number of people with this surname also fell slightly from 512 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, a reduction of 2.15%. The proportion of individuals named Kossman per 100,000 also declined by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #43,151 | -7.17% |
| Count | 512 | 501 | -2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kossman
Shifting our focus towards ethnicity, the Kossman surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there has been a slight decrease in this association from 93.16% in 2000 to 90.22% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Kossmans identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing by 80.42% from 3.32% to 5.99%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose, from 0.98% to 1.60%, a substantial increase of 63.27%. Conversely, those associating themselves with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 16.28%. The proportions of Kossmans identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 90.22% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 5.99% | 80.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.8% | -16.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.6% | 63.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |