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

Kofsky, 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 Kofsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kofsky in America

Kofsky is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kofsky surname appeared 282 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 Kofsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kofsky 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 Kofsky

The surname Kofsky has its origins in Eastern Europe, tracing back to the late 18th century in areas that are now parts of Poland and Belarus. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic root word "kofer," which means "coffer" or "trunk," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have been trunk makers or merchants involved in the transportation of goods.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Kofsky name can be found in a Polish census record from the town of Lublin, dated 1795, where a family with the surname "Kofski" is listed. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved over time, with different regional variations emerging.

In the 19th century, the Kofsky surname began to appear in various historical documents across Eastern Europe. Notably, a merchant named Isaac Kofsky is mentioned in a business ledger from the city of Minsk, dated 1832, indicating that the family had established trade connections in the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Kofsky was Abraham Kofsky, born in 1810 in the town of Grodno, which was then part of the Russian Empire (now in modern-day Belarus). Abraham Kofsky was a respected scholar and rabbi, and his writings on Jewish law and traditions have been preserved in various religious texts from that era.

Another notable figure was Leah Kofsky, born in 1845 in Warsaw, Poland. Leah was a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights, and she played a significant role in the Polish women's suffrage movement in the late 19th century.

In the early 20th century, the Kofsky surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mikhail Kofsky (1896-1978), a renowned Russian painter and sculptor. His works were heavily influenced by the avant-garde art movements of the time, and several of his sculptures can be found in museums across Russia and Europe.

Additionally, the name Kofsky is associated with the town of Kofsk, located in the Kaliningrad region of Russia. While the exact connection between the town's name and the surname is unclear, some historians believe that the town may have been named after an early settler or landowner with the Kofsky surname.

Throughout its history, the Kofsky surname has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including merchants, scholars, artists, and activists. While the name may have evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kofsky

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

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

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