Explore the Family Name Kotecki
The meaning of Kotecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from Kotki in Kielce Voivodeship, or a derivative of the nickname Kotek, Kotka.
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How common is the last name Kotecki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kotecki saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kotecki surname ranked 27,313 in popularity, but by 2010 it shifted to 27,331, representing a minor decrease of 0.07%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 832 in 2000 to 884 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.25%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a modest dip of 3.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #27,331 | -0.07% |
| Count | 832 | 884 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotecki
Looking at the ethnic identity distribution for the Kotecki surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though there was a 2% decrease from 99.04% to 97.06% over the decade. In 2010, some shifts were noted, with 2.15% identifying as Hispanic and 0.57% reporting two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 97.06% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |