Explore the Family Name Kott
The meaning of Kott
1. German: variant of Koth or Kotz. 2. Polish and Czech: variant (or a Germanized form) of Kot ‘tom cat’. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Kót ‘tom cat’ (see Kot).
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How common is the last name Kott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kott has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,783 in terms of prevalence and fell to 16,462 by 2010, a decline of approximately 11.36%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,842 to 1,746, marking a 5.21% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the surname Kott per every 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 13.24%, moving from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,783 | #16,462 | -11.36% |
| Count | 1,842 | 1,746 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.59 | -13.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kott
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kott, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White with 95.66% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.19% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw an increase of 85.96%, from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Those identified as Black or African American noted a decrease from 1.36% to 0.86%, a fall of roughly 36.76%. The data showed a rise in people identifying as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 0.76% to 0.97%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 were no longer represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.19% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.12% | 85.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.97% | 27.63% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0.86% | -36.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |