Explore the Family Name Cust
The meaning of Cust
English and Scottish: from the Middle English female personal name Cust, a pet form of Custance or Constance (from Latin Constantia), also found as Cussata.
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How common is the last name Cust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cust has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 120,330 in terms of frequency but slipped to 149,395 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 24.15%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 133 in 2000 to 110 in 2010, marking a reduction of roughly 17.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, a decrease of about 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #149,395 | -24.15% |
| Count | 133 | 110 | -17.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cust
When analysing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cust, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian/Alaskan Natives in both years. However, for White individuals, there was a small decrease in the proportion bearing the surname Cust, from 74.44% in 2000 to 71.82% in 2010, representing a change of -3.52%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased slightly from 24.81% in 2000 to 25.45% in 2010, which is a subtle increase of 2.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.44% | 71.82% | -3.52% |
| Black | 24.81% | 25.45% | 2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |