Explore the Family Name Kowach
The meaning of Kowach
Variant of Kowatch, a surname of Czech (Moravian), Slovak, Rusyn, Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian, Hungarian or Polish origin, meaning ‘smith’.
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How common is the last name Kowach in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kowach saw a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked the 135,837th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 140,157th place, indicating a change of -3.18%. However, during the same period, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 114 to 119, reflecting a growth of 4.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #140,157 | -3.18% |
| Count | 114 | 119 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowach
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a small shift among those with the surname Kowach. In 2000, nearly 93% of those with this surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 92.44% in 2010. A notable change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander category. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, this category represented 4.2% of individuals with the Kowach surname. There were no reported changes for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 92.44% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |