Explore the Family Name Kozisek
The meaning of Kozisek
Czech (Kožíšek): nickname for someone who habitually wore a fur coat or a metonymic occupational name for someone who traded in furs, derived from kožich ‘fur coat’.
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How common is the last name Kozisek in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kozisek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 60,230 but climbed in rank to 58,481 by 2010, marking a change of 2.9%. The number of individuals with the Kozisek surname also increased from 313 to 347 during this decade, which represents a growth rate of 10.86%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #58,481 | 2.9% |
| Count | 313 | 347 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozisek
The ethnic identity associated with the Kozisek surname also underwent minor changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease from 97.44% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. There was an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname demographic, accounting for 2.02% in 2010, where there had been none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no one reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.54% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 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% |