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

Kokoski, 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 Kokoski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kokoski in America

Kokoski is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kokoski surname appeared 223 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 Kokoski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kokoski 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 Kokoski

The surname Kokoski is of Polish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Masovia, located in east-central Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "kokosz," which means "rooster," and the diminutive suffix "-ski," indicating a connection to a particular place or person.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kokoski name can be found in the parish records of the village of Glinki, near the town of Przasnysz, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document several families bearing the Kokoski surname, suggesting that the name had already established roots in the area.

In the 17th century, the Kokoski name appeared in various historical documents, including land records and court proceedings. One notable mention is in the records of the Masovian Voivodeship, where a Jakub Kokoski is listed as a landowner in the village of Zaręby in the year 1612.

As the centuries passed, the Kokoski name spread to other regions of Poland and beyond. In the late 18th century, a Franciszek Kokoski was born in the village of Stare Bystre, located in the southern region of Galicia (now part of modern-day Ukraine). He later emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century, becoming one of the earliest known bearers of the Kokoski name in North America.

Another prominent figure with the Kokoski surname was Wawrzyniec Kokoski, a Polish landowner and military officer who lived in the late 18th century. He fought alongside Polish forces during the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794.

In the 19th century, the Kokoski name gained recognition in the arts and literature. Antoni Kokoski, born in 1825 in the town of Płock, was a renowned Polish painter and engraver. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe, and he is considered a significant figure in the Romantic movement.

The 20th century saw the Kokoski name spread further across the globe, with notable individuals like Tadeusz Kokoski, a Polish-American engineer and inventor born in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. He held several patents for his innovative designs in the field of electrical engineering.

Throughout its history, the Kokoski surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, artisanry, military service, and intellectual pursuits. While its origins can be traced back to a specific region in Poland, the name has since become a part of the cultural fabric of many countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kokoski

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

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

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