Explore the Family Name Kotas
The meaning of Kotas
1. Polish: derivative of Kot ‘cat’. 2. Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Chotěbor, meaning ‘warlike’. 3. Greek: from a pet form of the personal name Konstantinos (see Constantine, compare Kostas). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Justyna, Piotr, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Kotas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotas saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kotas was ranked 33,735 with a count of 637, representing 0.24 per 100k. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 35,096 with 642 bearers, now representing 0.22 per 100k. This change amounts to a drop in popularity by 4.03%, even though the actual count of people with this surname increased by 0.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #35,096 | -4.03% |
| Count | 637 | 642 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kotas identify as White, although this proportion decreased from 95.76% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010. The most significant increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which nearly doubled from 0.94% to 1.87%. The proportion of Kotas identifying with two or more races rose by 41.82% to 1.56%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 49.04% to 2.34%. There were no individuals with the surname Kotas who identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year examined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.46% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.34% | 49.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.87% | 98.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.56% | 41.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |