Explore the Family Name Kotkowski
The meaning of Kotkowski
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Kotkowo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships, or Kotków in Łódź voivodeships. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Zygmunt. Jewish Doron.
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How common is the last name Kotkowski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotkowski experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 114,166, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 133,048 — a decline of 16.54%. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period, with the count dropping from 142 to 127, marking a dip of 10.56%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kotkowski per 100,000 members of the population decreased by 20%, from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #133,048 | -16.54% |
| Count | 142 | 127 | -10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotkowski
Regarding ethnic identity, the U.S. Census data reflects that individuals bearing the surname Kotkowski are predominantly White, representing 96.85% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 99% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. All these figures remain at zero, indicating no change over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.85% | -2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |