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

Kocian, 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 Kocian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kocian in America

Kocian is the 23432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kocian surname appeared 1,085 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 Kocian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kocian 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 Kocian

The surname Kocian originated in the Czech Republic during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Czech word "kocian," which means "cat." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who had some association with cats, such as a cat breeder, a hunter of cats, or someone with a cat-like appearance or personality.

The earliest known records of the Kocian surname date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various Czech historical documents and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a certain Vaclav Kocian in the land registry of the town of Kutna Hora in 1387.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Kocian name spread to other parts of Central Europe, particularly in areas with significant Czech populations. It is likely that some variations in spelling, such as Kocián or Kočián, emerged during this time due to regional differences in language and dialects.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Kocian surname was Jan Kocian, a Czech farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Lhotka near Prague in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Matej Kocian, a Catholic priest and theologian who served in the town of Litomerice in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Kocian name gained prominence with the birth of Frantisek Kocian (1737-1809), a prominent Czech composer and organist who served at the Church of St. Nicholas in Prague. He is considered one of the foremost figures of Czech baroque music.

Another significant figure was Vaclav Kocian (1854-1920), a celebrated Czech violinist and composer who performed extensively throughout Europe and America. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of his time and made numerous recordings that have been preserved for historical study.

The 20th century saw the rise of Jaroslav Kocian (1909-1976), a Czech painter and illustrator whose works depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes. His paintings are featured in numerous art galleries and museums throughout the Czech Republic.

While the Kocian surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, the majority of individuals bearing this name can trace their ancestry back to the historical regions of Bohemia and Moravia in what is now the Czech Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kocian

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

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 Kocian 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 Kocian 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 Kocian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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