Explore the Family Name Cunico
The meaning of Cunico
Italian (northern Veneto): of German origin. This surname was taken to northern Italy by German speakers during the 15th and 16th centuries. According to Rapelli, it may be a variant of Cunego, from Middle High German kūnic ‘king’ (see Koenig), or alternatively from the personal name Chunico, a pet form of Kuno (see Konrad).
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How common is the last name Cunico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cunico" experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 59,453rd in 2000, it fell to 60,790th in 2010 – a decrease of approximately 2.25%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 4.09% during this period, rising from 318 in 2000 to 331 in 2010. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #60,790 | -2.25% |
| Count | 318 | 331 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunico
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the "Cunico" surname identify as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 93.71% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a notable increase over this decade, growing by 53.60% to reach 7.25% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 90.63% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 4.72% | 7.25% | 53.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |