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

Kotz, 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 Kotz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kotz in America

Kotz is the 21648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kotz surname appeared 1,204 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 Kotz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kotz 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 Kotz

The surname "KOTZ" originated in Germany and has its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the German word "Kotte," which means a small house or hut. In the early days, the name was associated with people who lived in modest dwellings or cottages.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to a document from the year 1235 in the town of Meissen, where a person named Hermann Kotz was mentioned. Another early record from 1297 in the city of Cologne refers to a Johannes Kotz, who was a merchant.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony, Bavaria, and Rhineland. During this time, there were slight variations in the spelling, such as "Kotze" and "Kotzau," which were likely influenced by local dialects.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Kotz was Hans Kotz, a prominent artist and sculptor from Nuremberg, who lived from 1470 to 1533. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Germany.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Peter Kotz, a renowned Lutheran theologian and scholar from Strasbourg. He lived from 1532 to 1601 and authored several influential works on Protestant theology.

Another notable figure was Christoph Kotz, a German military officer and writer who served during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in 1592 and wrote extensively about his experiences in the war, providing valuable historical accounts.

In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Kotz, a German composer and organist, made significant contributions to the world of music. Born in 1721, he composed numerous works for the organ and was highly regarded for his skills.

The 19th century saw the rise of Karl Kotz, a prominent German lawyer and politician. Born in 1829, he played a crucial role in the unification of Germany and served as a member of the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) from 1871 to 1884.

As the centuries passed, the name Kotz continued to spread across various regions of Germany and beyond, with many individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kotz

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

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

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