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

Kotarski, 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 Kotarski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kotarski in America

Kotarski is the 34073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kotarski surname appeared 667 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 Kotarski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kotarski 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 Kotarski

The surname Kotarski is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It derives from the Polish word "kotar," which means "a maker or seller of kettles." This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname given to those involved in the trade of producing or selling kettles.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kotarski surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical records and documents from the Polish regions. Variations in spelling, such as Kottarski, Kotharsky, and Kotharskij, were common during this time due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

One notable historical figure bearing the Kotarski surname was Jan Kotarski (1512-1583), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the wars against the Teutonic Knights. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another notable individual was Marcin Kotarski (1570-1631), a Polish Renaissance poet and translator. He is best known for his translations of classical works by authors such as Ovid and Virgil, which helped to popularize these works among Polish readers.

In the 19th century, Józef Kotarski (1805-1887) was a prominent Polish philosopher and educator. He was a professor at the University of Warsaw and made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

The Kotarski surname has also been associated with several place names in Poland, such as the village of Kotarsko in the Masovian Voivodeship, which likely derived its name from the presence of families with the Kotarski surname in the area.

It is worth mentioning that the surname Kotarski is not limited to Poland; it has also been found in other Slavic regions, including Ukraine and Belarus, where variations of the name may have emerged due to migration and cultural exchange.

While the Kotarski surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Polish surnames, it has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Polish people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kotarski

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

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

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