Explore the Family Name Kozlow
The meaning of Kozlow
1. Polish (Kozłów): habitational name from any of various places so called, named with a possessive derivative of Polish kozioł ‘goat’ (see Koziol), or perhaps an occupational name from a goatherd. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kozlov. 3. American shortened form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Kozłowski; see Kozlowski.
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How common is the last name Kozlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kozlow saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping in rank from 61,855 to 62,714, a change of -1.39%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname rose by 5.28%, increasing from 303 to 319. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 over both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #62,714 | -1.39% |
| Count | 303 | 319 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kozlow
According to the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kozlow identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 3.08% in this group over the decade. The percentage of Kozlows identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.65% to 2.51%, a jump of 52.12%. The 2010 census also noted a new presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Kozlow population at 1.88%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 94.04% | -3.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.51% | 52.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |