Explore the Family Name Kottke
The meaning of Kottke
German: from a diminutive of Kott. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Egon, Erwin, Ewald, Helmut, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Kottke in the United States?
The surname Kottke ranked 18,188th in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 19,306th, marking a slight decrease in popularity of 6.15%. The count of individuals with the Kottke surname decreased slightly from 1,411 in 2000 to 1,402 in 2010, representing a change of -0.64%. The proportion of individuals with the Kottke surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.52 to 0.48 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,188 | #19,306 | -6.15% |
| Count | 1,411 | 1,402 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.48 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kottke
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kottke surname according to the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority identify as White, although this dropped slightly from 96.88% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.43% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.86% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.29% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.14% | 0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.36% | 216.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |