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

Koshko, 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 Koshko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koshko in America

Koshko is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koshko surname appeared 124 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 Koshko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koshko 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 Koshko

The surname KOSHKO is of Ukrainian origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Poltava region of central Ukraine, where it was often used as a nickname or patronymic derived from the Ukrainian word "koshka," meaning "cat."

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or nicknames. The name KOSHKO likely referred to someone with cat-like qualities, such as agility or stealth, or perhaps someone who worked with cats in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOSHKO surname can be found in the Cossack Regimental Records of the Zaporozhian Host, a semi-autonomous Cossack military formation that played a significant role in the history of Ukraine. These records date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the KOSHKO surname appeared in various church records and census documents across Ukraine. Notable individuals from this time period include Petro KOSHKO (1675-1741), a Cossack leader and military commander who participated in the Battle of Poltava during the Great Northern War.

As the Ukrainian diaspora spread throughout the world, the KOSHKO surname traveled with them. In the late 19th century, Ivan KOSHKO (1856-1928) was a prominent Ukrainian writer and poet who contributed to the development of modern Ukrainian literature.

Another notable figure with the KOSHKO surname was Mykola KOSHKO (1886-1937), a Ukrainian military officer and revolutionary who fought against both the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. He later immigrated to Canada, where he continued his activism and writings.

During the 20th century, the KOSHKO surname gained recognition in various fields. Oleksandr KOSHKO (1914-1985) was a Ukrainian artist and sculptor, known for his monumental works and public sculptures throughout Ukraine.

More recently, Volodymyr KOSHKO (1946-2017) was a respected Ukrainian writer and journalist who covered political and social issues in his works, shedding light on the struggles and resilience of the Ukrainian people.

While the KOSHKO surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on Ukrainian history, culture, and literature, spanning centuries and carrying with it a rich heritage rooted in the heart of Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koshko

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

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

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