Explore the Family Name Kotzur
The meaning of Kotzur
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn Kocur, and Sorbian Kócur ‘tom-cat’.
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How common is the last name Kotzur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kotzur has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname decreased from 55,732 in 2000 to 58,337 in 2010, which indicates a decrease in the frequency of its use by -4.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 344 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, representing a 1.16% growth. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell slightly by -7.69%, reflecting that while numbers rose, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #58,337 | -4.67% |
| Count | 344 | 348 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotzur
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kotzur, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights. There were no reported cases of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant presence of this surname within the White ethnicity, though it declined from 92.44% in 2000 to 89.94% in 2010. The Hispanic population holding the Kotzur surname saw a notable increase of 46.04% over the decade, rising from 6.69% in 2000 to 9.77% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 89.94% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 6.69% | 9.77% | 46.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |