Explore the Family Name Kotzen
The meaning of Kotzen
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Hebrew katsin ‘rich man’, pronounced as kotsn by Ashkenazic Jews. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Kocen: nickname from kocen ‘stump or hard stalk of cabbage’, also ‘bare corncob’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kotzen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kotzen" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,035th most popular surname, but fell to 84,463rd in 2010, marking an 8.24% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly dropped from 228 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, a dip of around 2.63%. However, the proportion of people named "Kotzen" per 100k remained constant over the decade at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #84,463 | -8.24% |
| Count | 228 | 222 | -2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotzen
In regards to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the Kotzen surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.68% and slightly increased to 99.1% by 2010. Other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no significant presence or change during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 99.1% | 0.43% |
| 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% |