Explore the Family Name Kozal
The meaning of Kozal
Polish: derivative of Koza ‘goat’. This surname is found almost exclusively in Greater Poland and Łódź voivodeships.
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How common is the last name Kozal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kozal has seen some increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname jumped slightly from 68,973 in 2000 to 68,345 in 2010, indicating a popularity growth rate of 0.91 percent. This is also reflected in an increase in the count of individuals bearing the surname, which grew from 266 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking an 8.27 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #68,345 | 0.91% |
| Count | 266 | 288 | 8.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozal
In regards to ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Kozal surname are identified as White, with the percentage growing from 95.11 in 2000 to 96.53 in 2010. This suggests an increase of 1.49 percent. Another noticeable shift is observed in the Hispanic segment, where there was a 10.64 percent increase, moving from 1.88 percent in 2000 to 2.08 percent in 2010. The proportion of those with two or more ethnic identities decreased to zero by 2010, down from 2.26 percent in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 96.53% | 1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.08% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |