Explore the Family Name Koziara
The meaning of Koziara
Polish: nickname from a derivative of koza ‘nanny goat’ (see Koza). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislawa, Casimir, Ewa, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Koziara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koziara saw a marginal increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298th and rose to the 64,891st position by 2010, marking a change of 0.62%. The count of people with this surname increased from 284 to 306 over the same period, representing a 7.75% uptick. However, when analyzed in proportion per 100,000, there was a slight decrease of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #64,891 | 0.62% |
| Count | 284 | 306 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koziara
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the Koziara surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.59% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 98.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no records of the surname among individuals identifying with two or more races for the years reviewed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 98.37% | -0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |