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

Kowatch, 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 Kowatch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kowatch in America

Kowatch is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kowatch surname appeared 391 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 Kowatch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kowatch 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 Kowatch

The surname KOWATCH is believed to have originated in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Czech word "kowatch," which means "blacksmith" or "metalworker." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade passed down within a family.

In the early 17th century, the surname KOWATCH appeared in parish records and tax rolls in the towns of Litomerice and Usti nad Labem, located in the northern Bohemia region. These records indicate that families with the KOWATCH surname were established in the area during this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the KOWATCH surname was Jan KOWATCH, born in 1612 in Litomerice. He was a blacksmith by trade and is mentioned in a guild registry from 1638. Another notable early bearer of the name was Vaclav KOWATCH, born in 1627 in Usti nad Labem, who was a prominent metalworker and is referenced in a local chronicle from 1672.

During the 18th century, the KOWATCH surname began to spread beyond the Bohemia region as families migrated to other parts of Europe. In 1745, the birth of Josef KOWATCH was recorded in the town of Braunau am Inn, located in modern-day Austria. Josef later became a renowned clockmaker, and his intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons.

Another notable individual with the KOWATCH surname was Karel KOWATCH, born in 1789 in Prague. He was a skilled metalsmith and was commissioned to create ornate metalwork for several churches and castles in the region. His works can still be seen adorning the interiors of some of these historic buildings.

As the 19th century progressed, the KOWATCH surname continued to be associated with metalworking and blacksmithing trades. In 1823, the birth of Frantisek KOWATCH was recorded in the village of Dolni Kounice, located in the Moravia region of modern-day Czech Republic. Frantisek became a respected blacksmith and his family maintained the trade for several generations.

While the KOWATCH surname has roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name continues to carry a connection to its metalworking origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Bohemia region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kowatch

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

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

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