Explore the Family Name Kotrba
The meaning of Kotrba
Czech: from kotrba ‘head, pate’ (an infomral word), probably a nickname for a stubborn person.
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How common is the last name Kotrba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotrba saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553 in terms of prevalence, but rose to 57,516 by 2010, marking a 1.77% gain. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 324 to 354, reflecting a 9.26% growth. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kotrba per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #57,516 | 1.77% |
| Count | 324 | 354 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotrba
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kotrba, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those identifying as White make up the majority. However, there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, dropping from 97.22% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a substantial increase, rising from 1.85% to 2.54%, which is a 37.3% change. Meanwhile, no changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.48% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.54% | 37.3% |
| 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% |