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

Kokociński, 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 Kokociński surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kokociński in America

Kokociński is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kokociński surname appeared 113 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 Kokociński.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kokociński 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 Kokociński

The surname Kokocinski is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kokot," which means "rooster" or "cock." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with traits associated with a rooster, such as a loud or boastful personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kokocinski name can be found in the Nieszawa Parish Records from 1428, where a person named Jan Kokocinski is mentioned. The name also appears in other historical records from various regions of Poland, including the Sandomierz region and the Krakow area.

During the Middle Ages, the Kokocinski name was often spelled with variations such as Kokoczynski, Kokoczenski, or Kokoczyński. These variations were likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, the Kokocinski family had a notable presence in the town of Wieliczka, near Krakow. Records show that in 1548, a man named Stanislaw Kokocinski held the position of a salt mine overseer in Wieliczka, which was an important position at the time due to the significance of the salt trade.

Another notable figure with the Kokocinski surname was Bartlomiej Kokocinski, a Polish noble who lived in the 17th century. He was a landowner and a member of the Szlachta (Polish nobility) in the Lublin region. Historical records from 1642 mention his involvement in a legal dispute over land ownership.

In the 18th century, a Franciscan friar named Grzegorz Kokocinski (1718-1784) gained recognition for his work as a historian and writer. He authored several books on the history of Polish monasteries and religious orders.

During the 19th century, the Kokocinski name was found in various parts of Poland, including the Kielce region and the Radom area. One notable individual from this period was Michal Kokocinski (1832-1891), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.

Throughout its history, the Kokocinski surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from nobles and landowners to artisans, clergymen, and artists. Despite its humble origins as a nickname, the name has gained a strong presence in Polish history and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kokociński

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

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

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