Kokotek Surname

1,281,391st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 178 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Czechia
Highest density in:
Czechia

Kokotek Surname User-submission:

The surname Kokotek derives from the old Czech word kokot, which means 'rooster'. The suffix -ek denotes a diminutive form, so kokotek means 'little rooster'.

In the past, people often used surnames that reflected their profession or some characteristic of their personality.

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Kokotek Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Czechia661:161,11324,575
Poland391:974,58370,126
United States391:9,293,819392,288
Austria131:655,03358,041
Israel121:713,13647,700
Germany31:26,835,153452,368
Switzerland21:4,106,458122,336
Canada11:36,845,591464,108
England11:55,718,059489,080
France11:66,422,722504,397
Russia11:144,123,056881,408

Kokotek Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The surname Kokotek derives from the old Czech word kokot, which means 'rooster'. The suffix -ek denotes a diminutive form, so kokotek means 'little rooster'.

In the past, people often used surnames that reflected their profession or some characteristic of their personality. Therefore, it is likely that people with the surname Kokotek had some connection to roosters, perhaps raising them or working with them in some way.

However, over time, the word kokot in the Czech language has taken on a different meaning. It has become a vulgar swear word, similar to the English word 'cock' used as an insult for a man. Therefore, the surname Kokotek may not carry the same connotation as it once did and may be seen as a less desirable surname in contemporary Czech culture.

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Kokotek Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Kokotek Come From? nationality or country of origin

Kokotek occurs more in Czechia more than any other country or territory. It may also be found as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.

How Common Is The Last Name Kokotek? popularity and diffusion

The last name Kokotek is the 1,281,391st most prevalent family name internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 40,941,269 people. This surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 70 percent of Kokotek are found; 59 percent are found in Eastern Europe and 59 percent are found in West Slavic Europe.

It is most widely held in Czechia, where it is carried by 66 people, or 1 in 161,113. In Czechia it is mostly found in: Moravian-Silesian Region, where 86 percent live, Pardubice Region, where 6 percent live and South Moravian Region, where 5 percent live. Barring Czechia Kokotek exists in 10 countries. It is also common in Poland, where 22 percent live and The United States, where 22 percent live.

Kokotek Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those holding the Kokotek surname are 53.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 100% being registered with the party.

Kokotek earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 18.33% more than the national average, earning $51,058 USD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Kokotec86232/
Kokotik8624/
Kokotík8610/
Kokotkova7524/
Kokotíková717/
Kakotik714/
Kokotic712/
Kocatek711/
Kokatec711/
Kocutek711/
Kocutekova591/
Kaketik571/
Kakutike531/

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