Explore the Family Name Kostka
The meaning of Kostka
Polish, Czech, and Slovak: 1. from a pet form of the old personal name Kost 1 and local equivalents (for some see Kostyk) of Constant and Constantine. 2. possibly also a nickname from a derivative of Polish kość, Czech kost, Slovak kosť ‘bone’ (see Kost 2). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaromir, Jerzy, Karol, Radoslaw, Stanislaw, Wieslaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Kostka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kostka has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kostka was ranked the 19,398th most common surname, while in 2010, it slid down to the 20,676th spot. This change represents a decrease of about 6.59%. The number of individuals carrying the Kostka name also fell marginally from 1,291 in 2000 to 1,280 in 2010, representing a decline of 0.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,398 | #20,676 | -6.59% |
| Count | 1,291 | 1,280 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kostka surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifies as white, although there were minor shifts noted between 2000 and 2010. Whites made up 97.83% of those with the Kostka surname in 2000, dipping slightly by 1.45% to 96.41% in 2010. The percentage of Kostkas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.39% to 1.33%, a significant leap of 241.03%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose slightly from 1.08% to 1.25%. The percentage of Hispanics also increased from 0.39% to 0.86%. However, there was no representation for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Kostka surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.41% | -1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 1.33% | 241.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.25% | 15.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.39% | 0.86% | 120.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |