Explore the Family Name Koza
The meaning of Koza
Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Slavic koza ‘nanny goat’, probably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a goat, or alternatively as a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Aleksander, Augustyn, Janina, Malgorzata, Wincenty.
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How common is the last name Koza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koza saw a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 17566 in overall popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 18703, reflecting a change of -6.47%. The count of people with this last name also slightly decreased from 1476 in 2000 to 1469 in 2010, representing a small decline of -0.47%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a dip of -9.09%, moving from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,566 | #18,703 | -6.47% |
| Count | 1,476 | 1,469 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Koza, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White increased marginally from 94.99% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase of 13.02%, moving from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races dropped significantly by -28.83%, going from 1.63% to 1.16%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.42% to 1.43%, reflecting a change of 0.70%. No changes were observed for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the percentage remaining at 0 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 95.44% | 0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.91% | 13.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.43% | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.16% | -28.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |