Explore the Family Name Kozina
The meaning of Kozina
Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, and Slovak: from an augmentative of koza ‘nanny goat’ (or from kozina ‘goat’s skin, meat, or hair’), applied as a nickname (see Koza, Kozar).
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How common is the last name Kozina in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kozina' increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,476th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 62,045th - a change of 6.67%. Similarly, the count of people with the Kozina surname also saw an increase from 278 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking a growth of 16.19%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also grew by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #62,045 | 6.67% |
| Count | 278 | 323 | 16.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozina
In regard to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Kozina' identified as white according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, this group experienced a small decrease, from 95.68% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010, marking a change of -4.22%. The Hispanic representation within this surname saw substantial growth during this same period, increasing from 3.24% in 2000 to 6.81% in 2010 - an impressive rise of 110.19%. No individuals with the Kozina surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 91.64% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 6.81% | 110.19% |
| 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% |