Explore the Family Name Kotlar
The meaning of Kotlar
1. Czech (Moravian; Kotlár and Kotlář); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Kotlár, Kotľár, and Kotľar): occupational name for a boiler maker or coppersmith, Moravian and Slovak kotlár, Rusyn kotlyar. Compare Kotlarz and Kotlyar. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Kotlyar. 3. Americanized form of Polish Kotlarz. Compare Cotler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore.
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How common is the last name Kotlar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kotlar experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808 in popularity with a count of 253 people carrying the name. By 2010, it had fallen to rank 80,926 with an approximate 7.51% decrease in the number of individuals bearing this surname, bringing the count down to 234. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decline of 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #80,926 | -12.7% |
| Count | 253 | 234 | -7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotlar
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kotlar surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This demographic increased slightly from 92.89% in 2000 to 95.3% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 25.10% during the same period, from 5.14% to 3.85%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. Furthermore, there was no data reported for those identifying with two or more ethnicities in 2000, but the 2010 data revealed a small percentage of individuals under this category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 95.3% | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 5.14% | 3.85% | -25.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |