Explore the Family Name Cushen
The meaning of Cushen
English and Irish (southern): variant of Cousin. This and Cussen are usual forms of the name in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Cushen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cushen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,946th most common surname, then dropped to 92,358th in 2010, a change of -20.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 232 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, indicating a -14.22% change. Proportionally, Cushen made up 0.09 per 100k of the population in 2000, falling to 0.07 per 100k in 2010, a decrease of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #92,358 | -20.03% |
| Count | 232 | 199 | -14.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cushen
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Cushen surname primarily identifies as White, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.97% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 90.95% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased nearly 100%, from 3.02% in 2000 to 6.03% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 90.95% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 6.03% | 99.67% |
| 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% |