Explore the Family Name Cuny
The meaning of Cuny
1. French (mainly Vosges and Lorraine): from German Kühni, a pet form of the personal name Konrad (compare Kuehn, see also below). 2. Americanized or Frenchified form of German Kuni, Kühni or Kühne (see above and Kuehn). History: Adolphe Cuny from Lunéville in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, married Joséphine Bissonette near Fort Laramie, WY, in 1860. Some characteristic forenames: French Julien, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Cuny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cuny held a popularity rank of 35,666 in 2000 and slightly dipped to 36,379 by 2010, marking a 2% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw an increase from 596 to 615 over the same period. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Cuny per 100,000 decreased by about 4.55%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #36,379 | -2% |
| Count | 596 | 615 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuny
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Cuny surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in 2000, approximately 76.85% identified as White, 19.8% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and a small 2.52% as Hispanic. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. By 2010, there was a notable shift in these figures. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped to 71.71%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a near 15% increase to 22.76%. The Hispanic category also experienced a significant drop of about 42.06%. Interestingly, the census started recording individuals who identify with two or more races by 2010, which represented 3.09% among those with the Cuny surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.85% | 71.71% | -6.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 19.8% | 22.76% | 14.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 1.46% | -42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |