Kotalik
A surname indicating someone who used a kettle or made kettles.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 446 Americans carry the last name Kotalik. That puts it at #55,121 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 768,507 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kotalik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
446
1 in 768,507
Census rank
#55,121
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
373
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 373 bearers of the surname Kotalik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55121st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kotalik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kotalik
The surname Kotalik originated in the Czech Republic during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Czech word "kotal," which means a small wooden hoop or wheel. The name likely referred to an occupation or trade, possibly a maker or seller of wooden hoops or wheels.
The earliest recorded instances of the Kotalik surname date back to the 14th century in Czech villages and towns. The name appeared in various spellings such as Kotalyk, Kotalic, and Kotalyk, reflecting the regional linguistic variations at the time.
One of the earliest known references to the Kotalik name can be found in the Liber Vetustissimus Antiquae Civitatis Pragensis, a historical record of Prague citizens from the 14th century. The name Kotalyk is listed among the inhabitants of the city during that period.
In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the Kotalik surname was Jan Kotalik (c. 1420-1490), a prominent Czech scholar and theologian. He served as a professor at the University of Prague and authored several works on philosophy and theology.
During the 16th century, the Kotalik family became associated with the town of Kotaliky, located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town's name likely derived from the surname, suggesting that the Kotalik family may have been among its founding settlers or prominent residents.
Another notable figure with the Kotalik surname was Vaclav Kotalik (1679-1741), a Czech painter and engraver known for his religious artwork and illustrations. His works adorned many churches and monasteries in Bohemia and Moravia during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, a prominent Kotalik was Frantisek Kotalik (1822-1897), a Czech architect and civil engineer. He designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Czech National Theater and the Rudolfinum concert hall.
As the Kotalik surname spread beyond the Czech lands, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its Czech origins and the historical references in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kotalik
Among Census respondents with the surname Kotalik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Kotalik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Kotalik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1%
- Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Kotalik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,121 | #55,121 | 0.0% |
| Count | 373 | 373 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Kotalik bearers went from 373 to 373 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #55,121 to #55,121.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Kotalik
FAQ
Kotalik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Kotalik?
The surname Kotalik holds position #55,121 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 446 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Kotalik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kotalik, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.