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Where Does The Last Name Kotka Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The last name Kotka (Hindi: कोतका, Marathi: कोतकर, Russian: Котька) occurs in Finland more than any other country or territory. It may also be found as a variant: Koťka or Kótka. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Kotka? ^{popularity and diffusion}

This last name is the 475,771^st most widely held surname at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 10,366,353 people. This surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 84 percent of Kotka are found; 55 percent are found in Northern Europe and 41 percent are found in Scandinavia. Kotka is also the 730,165^th most widespread first name globally. It is borne by 158 people.

The surname is most commonly held in Finland, where it is borne by 244 people, or 1 in 22,527. In Finland it is most common in: Northern Ostrobothnia, where 19 percent live, Uusimaa, where 18 percent live and Central Finland, where 13 percent live. Outside of Finland it is found in 26 countries. It also occurs in Estonia, where 13 percent live and Albania, where 12 percent live.

Kotka Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The frequency of Kotka has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Kotka last name grew 360 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Kotka Last Name Statistics ^demography

In The United States those holding the Kotka surname are 21.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 75% being registered with the party.

The amount Kotka earn in different countries varies notably. In Norway they earn 41.36% less than the national average, earning 202,926 kr per year and in United States they earn 18.6% less than the national average, earning $35,125 USD per year.