Explore the Family Name Kotek
The meaning of Kotek
1. Czech and Polish: nickname from kotek ‘kitten’ or ‘little tom cat’, a diminutive of kot ‘cat’. 2. Czech: from a pet short form of the Old Czech personal name Chotěbor meaning ‘warlike’.
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How common is the last name Kotek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotek has seen a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kotek was ranked 45,829th in terms of popularity and this slightly improved to 45,653rd in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.38%. The actual count of people bearing the surname Kotek also rose from 439 to 468 during this period, representing a 6.61% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the United States remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #45,653 | 0.38% |
| Count | 439 | 468 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotek
As for ethnicity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the surname Kotek identify as White. This ethnic group accounted for 98.63% in 2000 and 97.22% in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.43%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Kotek identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. However, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (1.28%) of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, which wasn't recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.22% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |