Explore the Family Name Kozera
The meaning of Kozera
Polish: nickname for a gambler, from kozera ‘cause, good reason’, also meaning ‘trumps’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Casimir, Genowesa, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kozera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kozera' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank for the Kozera surname was 61,855 but it rose to 59,742 in 2010, marking a 3.42% change in rank. This signified an increase in people with this surname by 11.55%, from 303 in 2000 to 338 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #59,742 | 3.42% |
| Count | 303 | 338 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozera
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the 'Kozera' surname identify as White, making up 98.35% in 2000 and 95.27% in 2010, though there was a decrease of 3.13% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, 2.07% of individuals with the Kozera surname identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 95.27% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| 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% |