Explore the Family Name Kostick
The meaning of Kostick
1. Americanized form of Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn Kostyk, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech Kostík or Kostik. 2. Americanized form of Serbian Kostić or Croatian and Serbian Koštić (see Kostic).
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How common is the last name Kostick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kostick" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,003rd most popular name, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 32,438th spot - a change of 7.33%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant rise of 16.23%, with 610 people in 2000 and 709 persons in 2010. The proportion of Kosticks per 100,000 people grew marginally by 4.35% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #32,438 | 7.33% |
| Count | 610 | 709 | 16.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostick
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those with the Kostick surname predominantly identify as white, with 97.21% in 2000 and slightly more, 97.32%, in 2010. Interestingly, the census data reveals new ethnic identities associated with the name between the two censuses. In 2010, 0.71% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.99% identified as Hispanic, categories which showed no representation in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races, however, decreased from 1.48% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 97.32% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0.85% | -42.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |