Explore the Family Name Kotar
The meaning of Kotar
Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived in a corner of a valley or plain, derived from kot ‘corner’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kot, named with the same word.
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How common is the last name Kotar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotar isn't highly common in the U.S., ranking 75,695 in 2000 and dropping further to 82,044 by 2010. This represents an 8.39% decrease in rank over the decade. The actual count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 237 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, a drop of 2.95%. Hence, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease, with the number falling from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #82,044 | -8.39% |
| Count | 237 | 230 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotar
Discussing the ethnic identity of those with the Kotar surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was as high as 97.05%, but by 2010 it had decreased to 93.48%. This indicates a slight change of -3.68% over the decade. Additionally, no individuals with the Kotar surname identified as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (4.35%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't recorded in 2000. No changes were observed for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 93.48% | -3.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |