Explore the Family Name Cusic
The meaning of Cusic
1. Altered form of Irish and Scottish Cusick. 2. Americanized form of Polish Kusik and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (see Cusick). 3. Serbian (Ćušić): unflattering nickname derived from ćuša ‘pig’s snout’, figuratively ‘big mouth’.
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How common is the last name Cusic in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cusic slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,091 in terms of commonality and rose to 30,767 by 2010, representing a -2.25% change. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 735 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 2.99%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100k people dipped from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, showing a decline of about -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #30,767 | -2.25% |
| Count | 735 | 757 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cusic
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cusic also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year, other categories saw changes. Those identifying as two or more races grew from 1.22% to 1.59%, a 30.33% increase. Individuals who identified as White decreased from 77.96% to 73.32%, a drop of -5.95%. The Hispanic representation more than doubled from 0.82% to 1.85%, marking a significant 125.61% increase. Lastly, those identifying as Black also increased from 18.91% to 22.32%, an 18.03% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.96% | 73.32% | -5.95% |
| Black | 18.91% | 22.32% | 18.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.85% | 125.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.59% | 30.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |