Explore the Family Name Kossmann
The meaning of Kossmann
German: from an altered form of the personal name Kosmas. Compare Cossman and Kossman. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ingeborg, Otto. Scandinavian Britt.
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How common is the last name Kossmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kossmann experienced a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kossmann was ranked 75,695th in popularity with a count of 237, equating to approximately 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 78,316, despite a slight increase in count to 244. This reflected a decrease of 3.46% in rank and an 11.11% reduction in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #78,316 | -3.46% |
| Count | 237 | 244 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kossmann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kossmann also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, virtually all (99.58%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this number had slightly decreased to 96.31%, marking a change of -3.28%. There were no reported instances of Kossmann associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 96.31% | -3.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |