Explore the Family Name Kotter
The meaning of Kotter
German: 1. habitational name for someone from any of several places in Germany named Kotten. 2. variant of Kötter (see Koetter). Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kotter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kotter has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 28,005 and by 2010, it moved up to 27,783 - an increase of 0.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.32%, from 806 people in 2000 to 865 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by -3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #27,783 | 0.79% |
| Count | 806 | 865 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the distribution. Back in 2000, 94.91% of Kotters identified as White, a number that grew to 96.65% by 2010. There was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, dropping from 1.61% and 1.86% respectively in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kotters identifying as Two or More Races decreased slightly from 1.36% to 1.27%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identity among Kotters, with 1.04% identifying as such in 2010, where there were none in 2000. No Kotters identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 96.65% | 1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.27% | -6.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |