Explore the Family Name Kotarski
The meaning of Kotarski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Kotarczyn in Masovian Voivodeship, Kotary in Silesian Voivodeship or Kotarszyn in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ignatius, Jaroslaw, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kotarski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kotarski saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 31,704th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 34,073rd position, marking a decline of 7.47%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 689 in 2000 to 667 in 2010. This represents a reduction of 3.19 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease of 11.54%, coming down from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #34,073 | -7.47% |
| Count | 689 | 667 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotarski
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Kotarski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.94% identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.40% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 36.51%, from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell by 22.41%, from 1.16% to 0.90% over the same period. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers, from 0.87% to 1.05%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 96.4% | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.2% | -36.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 1.05% | 20.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0.9% | -22.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |