Explore the Family Name Kottman
The meaning of Kottman
Americanized form of German Kottmann: status name for a farm laborer who lived in a cottage (see Koetter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kottman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kottman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kottman was ranked 61,713 and had a count of 304, making up about 0.11 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, this rank dropped to 67,126 with a count of 294 people, which is about 0.1 per 100k of the population. This represents an 8.77% decrease in rank and a 3.29% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #67,126 | -8.77% |
| Count | 304 | 294 | -3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kottman
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Kottman surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.68% of Kottmans identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.96% by 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period; their numbers remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.96% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |