2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Koschnick
A variant spelling of a German surname derived from the word for "basket maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Koschnick. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Koschnick 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Koschnick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Koschnick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Koschnick
The surname Koschnick originates from Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kosch," which means a small hut or shelter. The name likely originated in the regions of Saxony or Silesia, where it was common for surnames to be based on occupations or dwellings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koschnick can be found in the church records of Großenhain, a town in Saxony, in the year 1586. The entry mentions a Johann Koschnick, who was a farmer in the area. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural or rural occupations.
In the 17th century, the name Koschnick appeared in various records in the German states of Prussia and Saxony. For example, in 1673, a Hans Koschnick was listed as a resident of the town of Lauban, now part of Poland. During this period, the spelling of the name varied, with alternate forms such as Koschnik and Koschnicke being used.
One notable individual with the surname Koschnick was Johann Gottlieb Koschnick (1704-1772), a German theologian and author from Saxony. He was known for his works on religious philosophy and his contributions to the Lutheran church.
Another person of historical significance was Friedrich Wilhelm Koschnick (1820-1891), a German architect and engineer from Silesia. He was involved in the construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Berlin and other German cities during the latter half of the 19th century.
In the 19th century, the Koschnick surname spread beyond Germany as families emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, Karl Koschnick (1845-1917) was a German-American businessman who established a successful brewing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Other notable individuals with the Koschnick surname include Emil Koschnick (1871-1939), a German chess player and author of chess books, and Wilhelm Koschnick (1875-1943), a German artist and painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
While the Koschnick name has its roots in Germany and was initially associated with rural or agricultural backgrounds, it has since spread across various regions and professions, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in fields such as religion, architecture, business, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Koschnick
Among Census respondents with the surname Koschnick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Koschnick 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 Koschnick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Koschnick
Koschnick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+15 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,543 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 5,543 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,724 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 Koschnick 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 | #138,304 | #145,028 | -4.9% |
| Count | 121 | 116 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Koschnick bearers went from 121 to 116 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #145,028.
FAQ
Koschnick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Koschnick?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Koschnick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Koschnick?
Koschnick ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Koschnick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Koschnick.
Has Koschnick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Koschnick went from 121 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Koschnick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Koschnick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Koschnick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Koschnick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Koschnick (2000, 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 Koschnick mean?
A variant spelling of a German surname derived from the word for "basket maker". 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 Koschnick (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 common is the surname Koschnick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Koschnick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.