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

Kotzin, 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 Kotzin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kotzin in America

Kotzin is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kotzin surname appeared 121 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 Kotzin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kotzin 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 Kotzin

The surname KOTZIN is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 17th century in the regions of Eastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Yiddish word "kotzin," meaning "small" or "little," potentially referring to a person's physical stature or a place of residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the KOTZIN name can be found in various Jewish community records and census data from the late 1600s and early 1700s in areas such as Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name was often spelled with slight variations, including Kotsin, Kotsyn, and Katsyn, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the KOTZIN surname was Yitzchak Kotzin, a prominent Talmudic scholar who lived in the town of Brest, Belarus, in the late 17th century. His writings and teachings were highly regarded within the Jewish scholarly community of that era.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure named Leib Kotzin gained recognition as a skilled engraver and printer in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. His work played a significant role in preserving and disseminating Jewish religious texts during a period of cultural upheaval.

Another prominent individual with the KOTZIN surname was Chaim Kotzin, a renowned Hasidic rabbi and teacher who lived in the town of Lublin, Poland, in the mid-19th century. His teachings and writings on Jewish mysticism and spirituality had a profound impact on the Hasidic movement in Eastern Europe.

As the Jewish population faced persecution and sought refuge in other parts of the world, the KOTZIN surname spread to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Israel. One notable figure in more recent history was Samuel Kotzin (1892-1975), a renowned American lawyer and philanthropist who dedicated his life to promoting civil rights and advocating for social justice.

Throughout its history, the KOTZIN surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, religious leaders, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kotzin

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

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

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