Explore the Family Name Cushner
The meaning of Cushner
Americanized form of Jewish Kushner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Meyer, Tema.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cushner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Cushner surname saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 78,549 in popularity, with 226 individuals bearing this name. This equates to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 83,834, with the count slightly decreasing to 224 individuals. The change in rank represents a decrease in popularity by approximately 6.73%, while the change in count is a decrease by approximately 0.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #83,834 | -6.73% |
| Count | 226 | 224 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cushner
The ethnic identity associated with the Cushner surname is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.67% of those with the Cushner surname identified as White. By 2010, this number decreased modestly to 97.32%, representing a change of -1.37%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The data also shows no record of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.32% | -1.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |