Find out how popular the last name Kochan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kochan.

Kochan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kochan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kochan in America

Kochan is the 19731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kochan surname appeared 1,365 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kochan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kochan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kochan

The surname Kochan has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kochan," which means "beloved" or "darling." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or term of endearment before becoming a fixed surname.

In the early days of surname adoption in Poland, names were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. Kochan, with its affectionate connotation, likely originated as a descriptive nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kochan can be found in the Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie, a collection of historical court and land records from Poland. These records date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating the antiquity of the name.

During the 17th century, the name Kochan appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and property deeds. Notable individuals bearing this surname from this era include Jan Kochan, a prominent landowner in the Krakow region, born in 1625, and Marianna Kochan, a noblewoman from the Lublin area, who lived from 1640 to 1712.

In the 18th century, the Kochan surname gained further recognition with the birth of Wawrzyniec Kochan, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1738 to 1812. His contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics earned him widespread acclaim.

As the centuries progressed, the Kochan surname continued to be found across Poland, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Kochanski, Kochańczyk, and Kochańczyk. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the influence of different languages.

Another notable figure bearing the Kochan surname was Kazimierz Kochan, a Polish military commander who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1782, he rose through the ranks and was recognized for his bravery and strategic leadership during numerous campaigns.

In the 19th century, the Kochan surname spread beyond Poland's borders as individuals migrated to other parts of Europe and even further afield. One such individual was Stanisław Kochan, a Polish artist and painter who lived from 1842 to 1910 and gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

The Kochan surname has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Poland. Its affectionate origins and the achievements of various individuals bearing this name have contributed to its enduring legacy throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kochan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kochan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kochan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kochan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kochan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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