2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kakareka
A surname possibly derived from the Russian word for "rooster".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Kakareka. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kakareka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Kakareka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kakareka, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kakareka
The surname KAKAREKA has its origins in the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "kokořík," which means "cock" or "rooster," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have been associated with poultry farming or trading.
One of the earliest documented references to the KAKAREKA surname can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jakub KAKAREKA is mentioned in local records from the year 1367. This suggests that the name may have originated in Poland or the surrounding regions before spreading to other parts of Eastern Europe.
During the 15th century, the KAKAREKA name appears in various historical records in the Czech Republic, particularly in the cities of Prague and Brno. Notably, a prominent figure named Jan KAKAREKA (1425-1497) was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Kutná Hora, known for its silver mines.
As the KAKAREKA family spread across Eastern Europe, their name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as KAKAREK, KOKOREK, and KOKORYK. These variations often reflected local linguistic differences or the preferences of individual families.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Ivan KAKAREKA (1612-1683) was a respected scholar and teacher in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (now in modern-day Ukraine). His writings on philosophy and theology were widely read and influential in academic circles of the time.
Another prominent individual with the KAKAREKA surname was Mikołaj KAKAREKA (1753-1828), a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of general. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was awarded several honors for his service.
In the 19th century, the KAKAREKA name gained recognition in the field of literature with the Polish writer and poet Kazimierz KAKAREKA (1835-1912). His works often explored themes of nature, patriotism, and the struggles of the Polish people under foreign rule.
As the KAKAREKA family continued to spread across Eastern Europe, their name became associated with various occupations, including farming, craftsmanship, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kakareka
Among Census respondents with the surname Kakareka, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kakareka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kakareka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kakareka
Kakareka appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,267 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-21 bearers (-15.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,618 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,267 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.9%) | Down 19,618 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kakareka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #148,665 | -15.2% |
| Count | 132 | 111 | -15.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kakareka bearers went from 132 to 111 (-15.9% change). The surname moved down 19,618 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #148,665.
FAQ
Kakareka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kakareka?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Kakareka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Kakareka?
Kakareka ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Kakareka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kakareka.
Has Kakareka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kakareka went from 132 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Kakareka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kakareka, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kakareka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kakareka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kakareka (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kakareka mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Russian word for "rooster". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kakareka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Kakareka?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Kakareka, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.