Explore the Family Name Cushnie
The meaning of Cushnie
Scottish: habitational name from Cushnie in Leochel (Aberdeenshire).
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How common is the last name Cushnie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cushnie has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 78,326th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 77,012th position, marking a change of approximately 1.68%. The count of people with this surname also saw an increase of nearly 9.69% within the same decade, from 227 to 249 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #77,012 | 1.68% |
| Count | 227 | 249 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cushnie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cushnie also saw changes during this period. The Decennial U.S. Census reports that there was a notable increase of 30.52% in the Hispanic population carrying the surname, growing from 3.08% in 2000 to 4.02% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a modest increase of 3.33%, while the black population experienced a slight growth of 2.44%. Conversely, the percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased by approximately 9.75%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.26% | 47.39% | 2.44% |
| White | 43.61% | 39.36% | -9.75% |
| Two or More Races | 6.61% | 6.83% | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 4.02% | 30.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |