Explore the Family Name Cunigan
The meaning of Cunigan
Altered form of Scottish or Irish Cunningham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cunigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cunigan has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 63,632nd to 66,164th, which is a change of -3.98%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 293 to 299 in the same period, marking a growth rate of 2.05%. The proportion of people named Cunigan per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #66,164 | -3.98% |
| Count | 293 | 299 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunigan
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no reported Cunigans of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either 2000 or 2010, and no change was recorded for those identifying as two or more races. The proportion of Cunigans identifying as white decreased from 37.54% in 2000 to 35.45% in 2010, a dip of 5.57%. The percentage of Cunigans identified as Black saw an increase from 61.09% in 2000 to 63.88% in 2010, showing a growth of 4.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.09% | 63.88% | 4.57% |
| White | 37.54% | 35.45% | -5.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |