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

Kokoska, 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 Kokoska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kokoska in America

Kokoska is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kokoska surname appeared 285 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 Kokoska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kokoska 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 Kokoska

The surname Kokoska originates from Slovakia, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slovak word "kokos," which translates to "rooster" or "cock." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked with chickens or roosters.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Kokoska name was primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Slovakia, particularly in the areas around Banská Bystrica and Košice. Historical records from this period, including parish registers and census documents, provide evidence of the name's widespread use among Slovak families.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kokoska surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Slovaciae, a collection of medieval Slovak documents dating back to the 13th century. In this compilation, a certain Ján Kokoska is referenced as a landowner in the village of Liptovská Teplička in the year 1487.

Another notable historical figure bearing the Kokoska surname was Andrej Kokoska, a Slovak priest and scholar who lived from 1523 to 1597. He is renowned for his contributions to the translation of religious texts into the Slovak language and his efforts in promoting education among the Slovak population.

In the 18th century, the Kokoska name gained prominence with the birth of Juraj Kokoska (1722-1798), a respected Slovak writer and educator. His literary works, which often explored themes of Slovak culture and national identity, played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Michal Kokoska (1839-1912), a notable Slovak politician and journalist. He was actively involved in the Slovak national revival movement and advocated for the recognition of Slovak as an independent language distinct from Czech.

As the Kokoska surname spread across Slovakia and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kokoshka, Kokoshko, and Kokoshko. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and language differences within the Slavic linguistic landscape.

Throughout its history, the Kokoska surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, clergy, intellectuals, and political figures, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Slovak culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kokoska

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

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

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