Explore the Family Name Kozan
The meaning of Kozan
1. Turkish: ornamental name or metonymic occupational name from the regional term kozan ‘colored muslin’or ‘hand-painted article’. 2. Polish: unexplained. 3. Slovenian: from a derivative of koza ‘nanny goat’, applied as a nickname or occupational name (see Koza, Kozar).
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How common is the last name Kozan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kozan saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 61058 to 61899, a drop of 1.38%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.19%, going from 308 individuals in 2000 to 324 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #61,899 | -1.38% |
| Count | 308 | 324 | 5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kozan identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.06% in this group between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, there were also small percentages (1.85%) of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, which weren't recorded in 2000. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Kozan surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 95.68% | -3.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |