2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kodsi
A surname indicating an origin from the city of Jerusalem.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Kodsi. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kodsi 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Kodsi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kodsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kodsi
The surname "KODSI" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Syria and Lebanon. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where the word "Kodsi" or "Qudsi" means "from Jerusalem" or "the Holy One."
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in historical texts and manuscripts from the Levantine region. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who hailed from the holy city of Jerusalem or had a close association with it.
In the 13th century, during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods, the name Kodsi appeared in various administrative records and documents, indicating its presence among the ruling classes and scholarly circles of the time.
One notable figure associated with this surname was Ibn al-Kodsi, a 13th-century Syrian scholar and Sufi mystic, born in Damascus in 1186 and died in 1258. His works contributed significantly to the development of Islamic mysticism and spiritual teachings.
Another prominent individual bearing the Kodsi name was Muhyi al-Din al-Kodsi, a 14th-century Shafi'i scholar and jurist from Jerusalem. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology and was highly regarded for his expertise in religious sciences.
In the 16th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Levantine region, the name Kodsi was found among the ranks of scholars, theologians, and administrators. One such figure was Ahmad al-Kodsi, a prominent Ottoman scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century and wrote extensively on Islamic mysticism and literature.
The surname Kodsi also had connections to various place names and locations within the Middle East. For instance, the town of Qudsi in northern Syria was once known as "Kodsi," and it is believed that some individuals adopted the surname based on their association with this town.
Throughout history, the name Kodsi has been associated with scholarly and religious pursuits, often reflecting the bearer's ties to the holy city of Jerusalem or their devotion to Islamic teachings and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kodsi
Among Census respondents with the surname Kodsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kodsi 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 Kodsi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kodsi
Kodsi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+13 bearers (+12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,217 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.9%) | Up 13,217 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 Kodsi 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 | #159,712 | #146,495 | 8.3% |
| Count | 101 | 114 | 12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kodsi bearers went from 101 to 114 (+12.9% change). The surname moved up 13,217 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #146,495.
FAQ
Kodsi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kodsi?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Kodsi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Kodsi?
Kodsi ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Kodsi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Kodsi.
Has Kodsi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kodsi went from 101 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 13 (+12.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Kodsi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kodsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Kodsi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kodsi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Kodsi (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 Kodsi mean?
A surname indicating an origin from the city of Jerusalem. 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 Kodsi (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 many people share the surname Kodsi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.